EPYC 9534 vs EPYC 7773X
EPYC 9534
EPYC 7773X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9534
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9534 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,999) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9534 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+186%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,999) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
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 9534 and EPYC 7773X
EPYC 9534
The EPYC 9534 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 89,077 points. Launch price was $8,803.
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 9534 and EPYC 7773X share an identical 64-core/128-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9534 versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X — a 5.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 9534 (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 9534 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the EPYC 7773X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9534 scores 89,077 against the EPYC 7773X's 91,340 — a 2.5% lead for the EPYC 7773X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,650 vs 1,536, a 7.2% lead for the EPYC 9534 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,500 vs 45,000 (97.5% advantage for the EPYC 7773X). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9534 vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X.
| Feature | EPYC 9534 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 64 / 128 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.45 GHz+11% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 768 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 89,077 | 91,340+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,650+7% | 1,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,500 | 45,000+190% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9534 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7773X uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9534 versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X — the EPYC 9534 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9534 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9534) vs 8 (EPYC 7773X). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9534) and SP3 (EPYC 7773X).
| Feature | EPYC 9534 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+50% | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9534 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9534) vs AMD-V (EPYC 7773X). Primary use case: EPYC 9534 targets Server, EPYC 7773X targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9534 rivals Xeon Platinum 8470; EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654.
| Feature | EPYC 9534 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9534 launched at $8803 MSRP, while the EPYC 7773X debuted at $8800. At current prices ($2999 vs $8800), the EPYC 9534 is $5801 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9534 delivers 29.7 pts/$ vs 10.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7773X — making the EPYC 9534 the 96.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9534 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8803 | $8800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2999-66% | $8800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.7+186% | 10.4 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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