EPYC 9475F vs EPYC 9745
EPYC 9475F
EPYC 9745
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9475F
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9745
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9475F | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($7,592) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,588) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9475F | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($7,592) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,588) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9475F and EPYC 9745
EPYC 9475F
The EPYC 9475F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 3.65 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 122,476 points. Launch price was $7,592.
EPYC 9745
The EPYC 9745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 130,698 points. Launch price was $12,141.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9475F packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9745 offers 128 cores / 256 threads — the EPYC 9745 has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9475F versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9745 — a 25.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 9475F (base: 3.65 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Turin (2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9475F scores 122,476 against the EPYC 9745's 130,698 — a 6.5% lead for the EPYC 9745. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 9475F | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 128 / 256+167% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+30% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.65 GHz+52% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 122,476 | 130,698+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 45,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The EPYC 9475F supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9475F) and SP5 (EPYC 9745).
| Feature | EPYC 9475F | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | DDR5-6000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB | 6 TB |
| RAM Channels | 12 | 12 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 9475F) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9745). Primary use case: EPYC 9475F targets Server, EPYC 9745 targets Data Center / High Density. Direct competitor: EPYC 9475F rivals Xeon 6952P; EPYC 9745 rivals Xeon 6980P.
| Feature | EPYC 9475F | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Server | Data Center / High Density |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9475F launched at $7592 MSRP, while the EPYC 9745 debuted at $12141. At current prices ($7592 vs $10588), the EPYC 9475F is $2996 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9475F delivers 16.1 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9745 — making the EPYC 9475F the 26.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9475F | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7592-37% | $12141 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7592-28% | $10588 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1+31% | 12.3 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2024 |
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