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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: +16.5% higher average FPS across 21 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+500% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 128 MB).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 96) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (69,432 vs 71,900).
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1.1% HIGHER MSRP
$5,590 MSRPvs$5,529 MSRP
❌40% higher power demand at 280W vs 200W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 8534P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

EPYC 8534P

2023

Why buy it

✅+3.6% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $61 less on MSRP ($5,529 MSRP vs $5,590 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 280W, a 80W reduction.
✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7573X across 21 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 7573X

2022

EPYC 8534P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.5% higher average FPS across 21 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+500% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 128 MB).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 96) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+3.6% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $61 less on MSRP ($5,529 MSRP vs $5,590 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 280W, a 80W reduction.
✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (69,432 vs 71,900).
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1.1% HIGHER MSRP
$5,590 MSRPvs$5,529 MSRP
❌40% higher power demand at 280W vs 200W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 8534P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7573X across 21 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 768 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 8534P better than EPYC 7573X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 7573X is ahead with a 16.5% average FPS lead across 21 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 8534P pulls ahead with 3.6% better PassMark. EPYC 7573X also has the bigger cache pool with 500% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 128 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 8534P is the better fit. You are getting 3.6% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

EPYC 8534P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 8534P is $61 cheaper on MSRP at $5,529 MSRP versus $5,590 MSRP, and it gives you 3.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 7573X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 16.5% average FPS lead across 21 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 4.7% better value on MSRP (13.0 vs 12.4 PassMark/$), 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 8534P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with SP6 and DDR5 instead of SP3, more multi-core headroom with 64 cores / 128 threads instead of 32/64, 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 7573X Benchmark Check

EPYC 8534P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 8534P
1080p
low	205 FPS	159 FPS
medium	167 FPS	131 FPS
high	136 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	142 FPS
medium	127 FPS	114 FPS
high	100 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	68 FPS
medium	61 FPS	58 FPS
high	48 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 8534P
1080p
low	463 FPS	415 FPS
medium	407 FPS	365 FPS
high	329 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	233 FPS
1440p
low	381 FPS	341 FPS
medium	343 FPS	308 FPS
high	286 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	210 FPS
medium	215 FPS	193 FPS
high	180 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	130 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 8534P
1080p
low	865 FPS	860 FPS
medium	717 FPS	786 FPS
high	668 FPS	760 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	682 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	663 FPS
medium	514 FPS	587 FPS
high	472 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	498 FPS
4K
low	444 FPS	435 FPS
medium	345 FPS	344 FPS
high	308 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	250 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 8534P
1080p
low	992 FPS	1022 FPS
medium	900 FPS	912 FPS
high	775 FPS	771 FPS
ultra	671 FPS	651 FPS
1440p
low	767 FPS	832 FPS
medium	668 FPS	711 FPS
high	572 FPS	597 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	491 FPS
4K
low	550 FPS	599 FPS
medium	490 FPS	523 FPS
high	430 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	375 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7573X and EPYC 8534P

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 8534P

The EPYC 8534P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 71,900 points. Launch price was $4,950.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7573X packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 8534P offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 8534P has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the EPYC 7573X versus 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 8534P — a 14.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7573X (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 7573X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 8534P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7573X scores 69,432 against the EPYC 8534P's 71,900 — a 3.5% lead for the EPYC 8534P. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7573X vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8534P.

Feature	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 8534P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	64 / 128+100%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+22%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+500%	128 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Milan-X (2022)	Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark	69,432	71,900+4%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,678
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,882

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7573X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 8534P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7573X versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 8534P — the EPYC 7573X supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7573X supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 GB — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7573X) vs 6 (EPYC 8534P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7573X) vs 96 (EPYC 8534P) — the EPYC 7573X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7573X) and SP6 (EPYC 8534P).

Feature	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 8534P
Socket	SP3	SP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+63900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	4096	1152 GB+29491100%
RAM Channels	8+33%	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+33%	96

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 8534P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7573X) vs AMD-V (EPYC 8534P). Primary use case: EPYC 8534P targets Cloud Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7573X rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; EPYC 8534P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.

Feature	EPYC 7573X	EPYC 8534P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Cloud Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7573X launched at $5590 MSRP, while the EPYC 8534P debuted at $5529. On MSRP ($5590 vs $5529), the EPYC 8534P is $61 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7573X delivers 12.4 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 8534P — making the EPYC 8534P the 4.6% better value option.