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EPYC 9555P
EPYC 9475F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9555P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9475F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9555P | EPYC 9475F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($6,130) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,592) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9555P | EPYC 9475F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+37%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($6,130) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,592) |
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 9555P and EPYC 9475F
EPYC 9555P
The EPYC 9555P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 135,441 points. Launch price was $7,983.
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.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9555P packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9475F offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9555P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9555P versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9475F — a 8.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9475F (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.65 GHz). Both are built on the Turin (2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9555P scores 135,441 against the EPYC 9475F's 122,476 — a 10.1% lead for the EPYC 9555P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,815 vs 1,960, a 35.8% lead for the EPYC 9555P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 29,406 vs 45,000 (41.9% advantage for the EPYC 9475F). Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 9555P | EPYC 9475F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+33% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.65 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 135,441+11% | 122,476 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,815+44% | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 29,406 | 45,000+53% |
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 9555P) and SP5 (EPYC 9475F).
| Feature | EPYC 9555P | EPYC 9475F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | DDR5-6000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB | 6144 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12 | 12 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9555P) vs AMD-V (EPYC 9475F). Primary use case: EPYC 9555P targets Data Center / Single Socket, EPYC 9475F targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9555P rivals Xeon 6979P; EPYC 9475F rivals Xeon 6952P.
| Feature | EPYC 9555P | EPYC 9475F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Data Center / Single Socket | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9555P launched at $7983 MSRP, while the EPYC 9475F debuted at $7592. At current prices ($6130 vs $7592), the EPYC 9555P is $1462 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9555P delivers 22.1 pts/$ vs 16.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 9475F — making the EPYC 9555P the 31.2% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9555P | EPYC 9475F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7983 | $7592-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6130-19% | $7592 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1+37% | 16.1 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2024 |
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