PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 9474F

2022

Why buy it

✅+7.9% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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4.3% HIGHER MSRP
$6,780 MSRPvs$6,499 MSRP
❌28.6% higher power demand at 360W vs 280W.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.4% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $281 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 360W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (94,737 vs 102,255).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9474F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9474F

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅+7.9% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.4% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $281 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 360W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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4.3% HIGHER MSRP
$6,780 MSRPvs$6,499 MSRP
❌28.6% higher power demand at 360W vs 280W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (94,737 vs 102,255).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9474F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9474F better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is ahead with a 12.4% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9474F pulls ahead with 7.9% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9474F is the better fit. You are getting 7.9% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 9474F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9474F is 4.3% more expensive on MSRP at $6,780 MSRP versus $6,499 MSRP, and it gives you 7.9% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 12.4% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 3.5% better value on MSRP (15.1 vs 14.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 9474F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8 and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 64/128. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

EPYC 9474F Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9474F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	218 FPS	205 FPS
medium	179 FPS	169 FPS
high	154 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	189 FPS	166 FPS
medium	151 FPS	131 FPS
high	121 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	90 FPS
medium	64 FPS	77 FPS
high	50 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9474F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	615 FPS	760 FPS
medium	537 FPS	648 FPS
high	433 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	516 FPS	619 FPS
medium	459 FPS	540 FPS
high	381 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	362 FPS
medium	288 FPS	318 FPS
high	258 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	253 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9474F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	787 FPS	920 FPS
medium	671 FPS	775 FPS
high	608 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	534 FPS	631 FPS
1440p
low	586 FPS	666 FPS
medium	497 FPS	560 FPS
high	443 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	423 FPS	475 FPS
medium	339 FPS	382 FPS
high	299 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	279 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9474F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	1075 FPS	1160 FPS
medium	974 FPS	1015 FPS
high	829 FPS	894 FPS
ultra	732 FPS	790 FPS
1440p
low	819 FPS	933 FPS
medium	717 FPS	809 FPS
high	607 FPS	709 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	613 FPS
4K
low	592 FPS	661 FPS
medium	531 FPS	588 FPS
high	461 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9474F and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

EPYC 9474F

The EPYC 9474F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 102,255 points. Launch price was $6,780.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 94,737 points. Launch price was $6,499.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9474F packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9474F versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9474F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9474F scores 102,255 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX's 94,737 — a 7.6% lead for the EPYC 9474F. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9474F vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX.

Feature	EPYC 9474F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	64 / 128+33%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.5 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+33%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-29%	7 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	102,255+8%	94,737
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	66,403
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	20,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9474F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9474F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — the EPYC 9474F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9474F) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9474F) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX).

Feature	EPYC 9474F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Socket	SP5	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+200%	2048 GB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9474F) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9474F targets Data Center / Performance Optimized, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9474F rivals Xeon 8461V; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 9474F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / Performance Optimized	Professional Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9474F launched at $6780 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX debuted at $6499. On MSRP ($6780 vs $6499), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $281 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9474F delivers 15.1 pts/$ vs 14.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — making the EPYC 9474F the 3.4% better value option.