EPYC 9734 vs EPYC 9684X
EPYC 9734
EPYC 9684X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9734
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9684X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9734 | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($6,598) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14,756) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bergamo (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa-X (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9734 | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+87%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($6,598) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14,756) |
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 9734 and EPYC 9684X
EPYC 9734
The EPYC 9734 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 112 cores and 224 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 102,286 points. Launch price was $9,600.
EPYC 9684X
The EPYC 9684X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1152 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 122,017 points. Launch price was $14,756.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9734 packs 112 cores / 224 threads, while the EPYC 9684X offers 96 cores / 192 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9684X — a 20.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 9684X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The EPYC 9734 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 9684X uses Genoa-X (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9734 scores 102,286 against the EPYC 9684X's 122,017 — a 17.6% lead for the EPYC 9684X. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9734 vs 1152 MB (total) on the EPYC 9684X.
| Feature | EPYC 9734 | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 112 / 224+17% | 96 / 192 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.55 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 1152 MB (total)+350% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Bergamo (2023) | Genoa-X (2023) |
| PassMark | 102,286 | 122,017+19% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 6 TB of RAM. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9734) and SP5 (EPYC 9684X).
| Feature | EPYC 9734 | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| RAM Channels | 12 | 12 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Both support AMD-V, SEV-SNP virtualization. Primary use case: EPYC 9734 targets Data Center / High Density, EPYC 9684X targets HPC / Cache Sensitive Workloads. Direct competitor: EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E; EPYC 9684X rivals Xeon 6979P.
| Feature | EPYC 9734 | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Data Center / High Density | HPC / Cache Sensitive Workloads |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9734 launched at $9600 MSRP, while the EPYC 9684X debuted at $14756. At current prices ($6598 vs $14756), the EPYC 9734 is $8158 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9734 delivers 15.5 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9684X — making the EPYC 9734 the 60.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9734 | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9600-35% | $14756 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6598-55% | $14756 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.5+87% | 8.3 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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