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 7J13

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9275F across 15 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $3,439 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9275F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9275F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.0% higher average FPS across 15 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,451 less on MSRP ($3,439 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($3,439 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,620 vs 84,786).

EPYC 7J13

2021

EPYC 9275F

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.0% higher average FPS across 15 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,451 less on MSRP ($3,439 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($3,439 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9275F across 15 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $3,439 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9275F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,620 vs 84,786).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9275F better than EPYC 7J13?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9275F is ahead with a 25.0% average FPS lead across 15 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7J13 pulls ahead with 0.2% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7J13 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

EPYC 9275F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9275F is $4,451 cheaper on MSRP at $3,439 MSRP versus $7,890 MSRP, and it gives you a 25.0% average FPS lead across 15 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7J13 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.2% better PassMark. It is also 129.0% better value on MSRP (24.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 9275F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of SP3, 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 7J13 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9275F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7J13	EPYC 9275F
1080p
low	190 FPS	315 FPS
medium	155 FPS	290 FPS
high	123 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	278 FPS
medium	123 FPS	230 FPS
high	94 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	159 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	191 FPS
medium	60 FPS	157 FPS
high	46 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7J13	EPYC 9275F
1080p
low	422 FPS	725 FPS
medium	371 FPS	618 FPS
high	301 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	421 FPS
1440p
low	347 FPS	579 FPS
medium	313 FPS	510 FPS
high	261 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	338 FPS
medium	196 FPS	300 FPS
high	164 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	239 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7J13	EPYC 9275F
1080p
low	836 FPS	923 FPS
medium	696 FPS	748 FPS
high	649 FPS	675 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	572 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	724 FPS
medium	500 FPS	584 FPS
high	458 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	433 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	511 FPS
medium	335 FPS	421 FPS
high	300 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	309 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7J13	EPYC 9275F
1080p
low	977 FPS	1141 FPS
medium	886 FPS	1015 FPS
high	762 FPS	902 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	813 FPS
1440p
low	746 FPS	891 FPS
medium	649 FPS	785 FPS
high	555 FPS	689 FPS
ultra	477 FPS	600 FPS
4K
low	532 FPS	650 FPS
medium	473 FPS	580 FPS
high	415 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7J13 and EPYC 9275F

EPYC 7J13

The EPYC 7J13 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2021-03-01. It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 84,786 points. Launch price was $6,000.

EPYC 9275F

The EPYC 9275F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,620 points. Launch price was $3,439.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7J13 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9275F offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7J13 has 40 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7J13 versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F — a 31.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 2.55 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The EPYC 7J13 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 9275F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7J13 scores 84,786 against the EPYC 9275F's 84,620 — a 0.2% lead for the EPYC 7J13. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	EPYC 9275F
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+167%	24 / 48
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+37%
Base Clock	2.55 GHz	4.1 GHz+61%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	84,786	84,620

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7J13 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9275F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7J13 versus 6000 on the EPYC 9275F — the EPYC 9275F supports 60.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7J13) vs 12 (EPYC 9275F). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7J13) and SP5 (EPYC 9275F).

Feature	EPYC 7J13	EPYC 9275F
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 9275F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7J13) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F). Direct competitor: EPYC 7J13 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	EPYC 9275F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7J13 launched at $7890 MSRP, while the EPYC 9275F debuted at $3439. On MSRP ($7890 vs $3439), the EPYC 9275F is $4451 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7J13 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9275F — making the EPYC 9275F the 78.4% better value option.