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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 7552

2019

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 64 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9135 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (57,414 vs 57,808).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.3 vs 47.6 PassMark/$ ($4,025 MSRP vs $1,214 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9135 moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9135

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,811 less on MSRP ($1,214 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Delivers 233.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 47.6 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($1,214 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (64 MB vs 192 MB).

EPYC 7552

2019

EPYC 9135

2024

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 64 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,811 less on MSRP ($1,214 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Delivers 233.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 47.6 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($1,214 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9135 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (57,414 vs 57,808).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.3 vs 47.6 PassMark/$ ($4,025 MSRP vs $1,214 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9135 moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (64 MB vs 192 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9135 better than EPYC 7552?

Yes. EPYC 9135 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9135 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9135 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

EPYC 9135 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9135 is $2,811 cheaper on MSRP at $1,214 MSRP versus $4,025 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 233.8% better value on MSRP (47.6 vs 14.3 PassMark/$), 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 9135 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of SP3, more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 48/96, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7552 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9135 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7552	EPYC 9135
1080p
low	181 FPS	172 FPS
medium	158 FPS	139 FPS
high	123 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	152 FPS
medium	128 FPS	120 FPS
high	96 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	81 FPS
medium	63 FPS	69 FPS
high	48 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7552	EPYC 9135
1080p
low	236 FPS	496 FPS
medium	211 FPS	439 FPS
high	175 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	194 FPS	427 FPS
medium	177 FPS	382 FPS
high	152 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	248 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	267 FPS
medium	112 FPS	242 FPS
high	98 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	183 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7552	EPYC 9135
1080p
low	587 FPS	729 FPS
medium	492 FPS	607 FPS
high	437 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	489 FPS
1440p
low	492 FPS	559 FPS
medium	419 FPS	463 FPS
high	374 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	407 FPS
medium	298 FPS	325 FPS
high	265 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	232 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7552	EPYC 9135
1080p
low	890 FPS	929 FPS
medium	809 FPS	846 FPS
high	694 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	660 FPS
1440p
low	705 FPS	735 FPS
medium	615 FPS	652 FPS
high	525 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	524 FPS
medium	448 FPS	475 FPS
high	394 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	340 FPS	365 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7552 and EPYC 9135

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.

EPYC 9135

The EPYC 9135 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.65 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,808 points. Launch price was $1,214.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7552 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9135 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9135 — a 26.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9135 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.65 GHz). The EPYC 7552 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the EPYC 9135 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7552 scores 57,414 against the EPYC 9135's 57,808 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 9135. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9135.

Feature	EPYC 7552	EPYC 9135
Cores / Threads	48 / 96+200%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.3 GHz+30%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.65 GHz+66%
L3 Cache	192 MB (total)+200%	64 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	57,414	57,808

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7552 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9135 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7552 versus 6000 on the EPYC 9135 — the EPYC 9135 supports 60.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9135 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7552) vs 12 (EPYC 9135). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7552) and SP5 (EPYC 9135).

Feature	EPYC 7552	EPYC 9135
Socket	SP3	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200	6000+88%
Max RAM Capacity	4096	6144+50%
RAM Channels	8	12+50%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 9135 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC 9135 rivals Xeon Platinum 8558P.

Feature	EPYC 7552	EPYC 9135
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7552 launched at $4025 MSRP, while the EPYC 9135 debuted at $1214. On MSRP ($4025 vs $1214), the EPYC 9135 is $2811 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7552 delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 47.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9135 — making the EPYC 9135 the 107.8% better value option.