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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 9734

2023

Why buy it

✅+8% 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.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
❌21.4% higher power demand at 340W vs 280W.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +58.0% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,101 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 340W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (94,737 vs 102,286).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9734 moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9734

2023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅+8% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +58.0% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,101 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 340W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
❌21.4% higher power demand at 340W vs 280W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (94,737 vs 102,286).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9734 moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX better than EPYC 9734?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is ahead with a 58.0% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9734 pulls ahead with 8% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9734 is the better fit. You are getting 8% better PassMark, backed by 112 cores and 224 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $3,101 cheaper on MSRP at $6,499 MSRP versus $9,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 58.0% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9734 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 8% better PassMark. It is also 36.8% better value on MSRP (14.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 9734 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, and more multi-core headroom with 112 cores / 224 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 9734 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	163 FPS	205 FPS
medium	134 FPS	169 FPS
high	113 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	166 FPS
medium	114 FPS	131 FPS
high	90 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	90 FPS
medium	58 FPS	77 FPS
high	45 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	238 FPS	760 FPS
medium	211 FPS	648 FPS
high	174 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	619 FPS
medium	177 FPS	540 FPS
high	151 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	362 FPS
medium	112 FPS	318 FPS
high	97 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	253 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	650 FPS	920 FPS
medium	541 FPS	775 FPS
high	481 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	631 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	666 FPS
medium	418 FPS	560 FPS
high	365 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	475 FPS
medium	289 FPS	382 FPS
high	246 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	279 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	868 FPS	1160 FPS
medium	785 FPS	1015 FPS
high	672 FPS	894 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	790 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	933 FPS
medium	600 FPS	809 FPS
high	511 FPS	709 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	613 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	661 FPS
medium	439 FPS	588 FPS
high	384 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9734 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

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.

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 9734 packs 112 cores / 224 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9734 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9734 scores 102,286 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX's 94,737 — a 7.7% lead for the EPYC 9734. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9734 vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Cores / Threads	112 / 224+75%	64 / 128
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.5 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	7 nm
Architecture	Bergamo (2023)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	102,286+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 9734 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 9734 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — the EPYC 9734 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 9734) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9734) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX).

Feature	EPYC 9734	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 9734) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9734 targets Data Center / High Density, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / High Density	Professional Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9734 launched at $9600 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX debuted at $6499. On MSRP ($9600 vs $6499), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $3101 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9734 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 14.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 31.1% better value option.