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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 7573X

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 23 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Costs $1,360 less on MSRP ($5,590 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($5,590 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (69,432 vs 69,448).
❌24.4% higher power demand at 280W vs 225W.

EPYC 7742

2019

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 225W instead of 280W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7573X across 23 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 768 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 12.4 PassMark/$ ($6,950 MSRP vs $5,590 MSRP).

EPYC 7573X

2022

EPYC 7742

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 23 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Costs $1,360 less on MSRP ($5,590 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($5,590 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 225W instead of 280W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (69,432 vs 69,448).
❌24.4% higher power demand at 280W vs 225W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7573X across 23 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 768 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 12.4 PassMark/$ ($6,950 MSRP vs $5,590 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7573X better than EPYC 7742?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 7573X is ahead with a 9.2% average FPS lead across 23 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7742 pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark. EPYC 7573X also has the bigger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7742 is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

EPYC 7573X is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7573X is $1,360 cheaper on MSRP at $5,590 MSRP versus $6,950 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.2% average FPS lead across 23 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7742 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0% better PassMark. It is also 24.3% better value on MSRP (12.4 vs 10.0 PassMark/$), 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 7573X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019) and 200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB). 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 7573X Benchmark Check

EPYC 7742 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	205 FPS	192 FPS
medium	167 FPS	172 FPS
high	136 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	157 FPS
medium	127 FPS	132 FPS
high	100 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	72 FPS
medium	61 FPS	65 FPS
high	48 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	463 FPS	247 FPS
medium	407 FPS	221 FPS
high	329 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	381 FPS	202 FPS
medium	343 FPS	186 FPS
high	286 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	126 FPS
medium	215 FPS	118 FPS
high	180 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	865 FPS	629 FPS
medium	717 FPS	536 FPS
high	668 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	415 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	524 FPS
medium	514 FPS	446 FPS
high	472 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	444 FPS	389 FPS
medium	345 FPS	312 FPS
high	308 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	224 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	992 FPS	906 FPS
medium	900 FPS	828 FPS
high	775 FPS	713 FPS
ultra	671 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	767 FPS	711 FPS
medium	668 FPS	623 FPS
high	572 FPS	534 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	454 FPS
4K
low	550 FPS	503 FPS
medium	490 FPS	454 FPS
high	430 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7573X and EPYC 7742

EPYC 7573X

The EPYC 7573X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-01. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 69,432 points. Launch price was $5,590.

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 7573X packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7742 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7742 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the EPYC 7573X versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7742 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 7573X (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). The EPYC 7573X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 7742 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7573X scores 69,432 against the EPYC 7742's 69,448 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 7742. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7573X vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7742.

Feature	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 7742
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	64 / 128+100%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+24%	2.25 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+200%	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 14 nm
Architecture	Milan-X (2022)	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	69,432	69,448

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7573X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7742 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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 7573X) and SP3 (EPYC 7742).

Feature	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 7742
Socket	SP3	TR4
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 7573X rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; EPYC 7742 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.

Feature	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 7742
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 7573X launched at $5590 MSRP, while the EPYC 7742 debuted at $6950. On MSRP ($5590 vs $6950), the EPYC 7573X is $1360 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7573X delivers 12.4 pts/$ vs 10.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7742 — making the EPYC 7573X the 21.7% better value option.