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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 4585PX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +37.9% higher average FPS across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,251 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Delivers 910.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 100.9 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($699 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Draws 170W instead of 225W, a 55W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 7742

2019

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4585PX across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (69,448 vs 70,563).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 100.9 PassMark/$ ($6,950 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌32.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 170W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while EPYC 4585PX moves to AM5 and DDR5.

EPYC 4585PX

2025

EPYC 7742

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +37.9% higher average FPS across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,251 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Delivers 910.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 100.9 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($699 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Draws 170W instead of 225W, a 55W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4585PX across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (69,448 vs 70,563).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 100.9 PassMark/$ ($6,950 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌32.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 170W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while EPYC 4585PX moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4585PX better than EPYC 7742?

Yes. EPYC 4585PX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 37.9% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.6% 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 4585PX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 37.9% more average FPS across 22 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4585PX is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

EPYC 4585PX is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4585PX is $6,251 cheaper on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $6,950 MSRP, and it gives you a 37.9% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 910.2% better value on MSRP (100.9 vs 10.0 PassMark/$), 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 4585PX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2019), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of TR4, more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 64/128, 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 4585PX Benchmark Check

EPYC 7742 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4585PX	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	300 FPS	192 FPS
medium	274 FPS	172 FPS
high	227 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	276 FPS	157 FPS
medium	228 FPS	132 FPS
high	177 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	190 FPS	72 FPS
medium	156 FPS	65 FPS
high	120 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4585PX	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	722 FPS	247 FPS
medium	615 FPS	221 FPS
high	457 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	202 FPS
medium	524 FPS	186 FPS
high	405 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	332 FPS	126 FPS
medium	299 FPS	118 FPS
high	262 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4585PX	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	893 FPS	629 FPS
medium	725 FPS	536 FPS
high	652 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	560 FPS	415 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	524 FPS
medium	585 FPS	446 FPS
high	514 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	516 FPS	389 FPS
medium	431 FPS	312 FPS
high	387 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	224 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4585PX	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	1116 FPS	906 FPS
medium	1001 FPS	828 FPS
high	878 FPS	713 FPS
ultra	792 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	872 FPS	711 FPS
medium	766 FPS	623 FPS
high	673 FPS	534 FPS
ultra	584 FPS	454 FPS
4K
low	637 FPS	503 FPS
medium	566 FPS	454 FPS
high	503 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	435 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4585PX and EPYC 7742

EPYC 4585PX

The EPYC 4585PX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 70,563 points. Launch price was $699.

EPYC 7742

The EPYC 7742 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 69,448 points. Launch price was $6,950.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4585PX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7742 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7742 has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4585PX versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7742 — a 50.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4585PX (base: 4.3 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). The EPYC 4585PX uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 7742 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4585PX scores 70,563 against the EPYC 7742's 69,448 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 4585PX. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4585PX vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7742.

Feature	EPYC 4585PX	EPYC 7742
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	64 / 128+300%
Boost Clock	5.7 GHz+68%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	4.3 GHz+91%	2.25 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)	256 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm, 14 nm
Architecture	Grado (2025)	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	70,563+2%	69,448

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4585PX uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7742 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4585PX versus 3200 on the EPYC 7742 — the EPYC 4585PX supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7742 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 256 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4585PX) vs 8 (EPYC 7742). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4585PX) vs 128 (EPYC 7742) — the EPYC 7742 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4585PX) and SP3 (EPYC 7742).

Feature	EPYC 4585PX	EPYC 7742
Socket	AM5	TR4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+75%	3200
Max RAM Capacity	256	4096+1500%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	128+357%

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Advanced Features

Only the EPYC 4585PX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4585PX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4585PX) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7742). The EPYC 4585PX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the EPYC 7742 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4585PX rivals Core Ultra 9 285K; EPYC 7742 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.

Feature	EPYC 4585PX	EPYC 7742
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4585PX launched at $699 MSRP, while the EPYC 7742 debuted at $6950. On MSRP ($699 vs $6950), the EPYC 4585PX is $6251 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4585PX delivers 100.9 pts/$ vs 10.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7742 — making the EPYC 4585PX the 164% better value option.