EPYC 7662 vs EPYC 7742

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 7662

2020

Why buy it

✅+4.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $800 less on MSRP ($6,150 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($6,150 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7742 across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.

EPYC 7742

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.8% higher average FPS across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (69,448 vs 72,298).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($6,950 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).

EPYC 7662

2020

EPYC 7742

2019

Why buy it

✅+4.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $800 less on MSRP ($6,150 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($6,150 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.8% higher average FPS across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7742 across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (69,448 vs 72,298).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($6,950 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7662 better than EPYC 7742?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 7742 is ahead with a 7.8% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7662 pulls ahead with 4.1% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7662 is the better fit. You are getting 4.1% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

EPYC 7662 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7662 is $800 cheaper on MSRP at $6,150 MSRP versus $6,950 MSRP, and it gives you 4.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 7742 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 7.8% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 17.6% better value on MSRP (11.8 vs 10.0 PassMark/$), 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 7662 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 64 cores / 128 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 7662 Benchmark Check

EPYC 7742 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7662	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	192 FPS	192 FPS
medium	156 FPS	172 FPS
high	125 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	157 FPS
medium	122 FPS	132 FPS
high	94 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	72 FPS
medium	60 FPS	65 FPS
high	47 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7662	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	249 FPS	247 FPS
medium	220 FPS	221 FPS
high	182 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	204 FPS	202 FPS
medium	185 FPS	186 FPS
high	158 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	126 FPS
medium	117 FPS	118 FPS
high	102 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7662	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	722 FPS	629 FPS
medium	590 FPS	536 FPS
high	513 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	415 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	524 FPS
medium	486 FPS	446 FPS
high	423 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	426 FPS	389 FPS
medium	330 FPS	312 FPS
high	281 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	224 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7662	EPYC 7742
1080p
low	935 FPS	906 FPS
medium	846 FPS	828 FPS
high	724 FPS	713 FPS
ultra	624 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	721 FPS	711 FPS
medium	628 FPS	623 FPS
high	535 FPS	534 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	454 FPS
4K
low	514 FPS	503 FPS
medium	458 FPS	454 FPS
high	400 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7662 and EPYC 7742

EPYC 7662

The EPYC 7662 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-02-19. It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 32 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 72,298 points. Launch price was $6,700.

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

Both the EPYC 7662 and EPYC 7742 share an identical 64-core/128-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7662 versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7742 — a 3% clock advantage for the EPYC 7742 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). Both are built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture using a 7 nm, 14 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 7662 scores 72,298 against the EPYC 7742's 69,448 — a 4% lead for the EPYC 7662. L3 cache: 256 MB on the EPYC 7662 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7742.

Feature	EPYC 7662	EPYC 7742
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	64 / 128
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.25 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	256 MB	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	32 MB+6300%	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	7 nm, 14 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	72,298+4%	69,448

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7662 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 7662) and SP3 (EPYC 7742).

Feature	EPYC 7662	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 7662 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; EPYC 7742 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.

Feature	EPYC 7662	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 7662 launched at $6150 MSRP, while the EPYC 7742 debuted at $6950. On MSRP ($6150 vs $6950), the EPYC 7662 is $800 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7662 delivers 11.8 pts/$ vs 10.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7742 — making the EPYC 7662 the 16.2% better value option.