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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 7443P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,688 less on MSRP ($1,337 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Delivers 197.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.5 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($1,337 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (56,808 vs 57,414).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 192 MB).

EPYC 7552

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 128 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7443P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.3 vs 42.5 PassMark/$ ($4,025 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).

EPYC 7443P

2021

EPYC 7552

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,688 less on MSRP ($1,337 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Delivers 197.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.5 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($1,337 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 128 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (56,808 vs 57,414).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 192 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7443P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.3 vs 42.5 PassMark/$ ($4,025 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7443P better than EPYC 7552?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 7443P is ahead with a 8.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7552 pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark. EPYC 7552 also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 128 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7552 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 128 MB).

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

EPYC 7443P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7443P is $2,688 cheaper on MSRP at $1,337 MSRP versus $4,025 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7552 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. It is also 197.9% better value on MSRP (42.5 vs 14.3 PassMark/$), 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 7443P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019). 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 7443P Benchmark Check

EPYC 7552 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7443P	EPYC 7552
1080p
low	170 FPS	181 FPS
medium	141 FPS	158 FPS
high	120 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	152 FPS
medium	120 FPS	128 FPS
high	95 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	71 FPS
medium	59 FPS	63 FPS
high	47 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7443P	EPYC 7552
1080p
low	506 FPS	236 FPS
medium	442 FPS	211 FPS
high	354 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	194 FPS
medium	373 FPS	177 FPS
high	307 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	256 FPS	120 FPS
medium	233 FPS	112 FPS
high	205 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7443P	EPYC 7552
1080p
low	725 FPS	587 FPS
medium	619 FPS	492 FPS
high	572 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	504 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	543 FPS	492 FPS
medium	461 FPS	419 FPS
high	419 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	318 FPS
4K
low	400 FPS	371 FPS
medium	322 FPS	298 FPS
high	284 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	215 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7443P	EPYC 7552
1080p
low	915 FPS	890 FPS
medium	830 FPS	809 FPS
high	715 FPS	694 FPS
ultra	632 FPS	601 FPS
1440p
low	726 FPS	705 FPS
medium	633 FPS	615 FPS
high	542 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	524 FPS	499 FPS
medium	468 FPS	448 FPS
high	411 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	340 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7443P and EPYC 7552

EPYC 7443P

The EPYC 7443P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.85 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 56,808 points. Launch price was $1,337.

EPYC 7552

The EPYC 7552 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 57,414 points. Launch price was $4,025.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7443P packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7552 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the EPYC 7443P versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 7443P (base: 2.85 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7443P uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 7552 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7443P scores 56,808 against the EPYC 7552's 57,414 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7443P vs 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552.

Feature	EPYC 7443P	EPYC 7552
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	48 / 96+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+21%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.85 GHz+30%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)	192 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm+	7 nm, 14 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	56,808	57,414+1%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the SP3 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7443P) and SP3 (EPYC 7552).

Feature	EPYC 7443P	EPYC 7552
Socket	SP3	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7443P rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	EPYC 7443P	EPYC 7552
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7443P launched at $1337 MSRP, while the EPYC 7552 debuted at $4025. On MSRP ($1337 vs $4025), the EPYC 7443P is $2688 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7443P delivers 42.5 pts/$ vs 14.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 7552 — making the EPYC 7443P the 99.5% better value option.