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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 9275F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.0% higher average FPS across 28 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,786 less on MSRP ($3,439 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
✅Delivers 46.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($3,439 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,620 vs 87,961).

EPYC 9454

2022

Why buy it

✅+3.9% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 290W instead of 320W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9275F across 28 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.8 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $3,439 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

EPYC 9275F

2024

EPYC 9454

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.0% higher average FPS across 28 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,786 less on MSRP ($3,439 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
✅Delivers 46.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($3,439 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+3.9% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 290W instead of 320W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,620 vs 87,961).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9275F across 28 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.8 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $3,439 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9275F better than EPYC 9454?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9275F is ahead with a 11.0% average FPS lead across 28 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9454 pulls ahead with 3.9% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9454 is the better fit. You are getting 3.9% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

EPYC 9275F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9275F is $1,786 cheaper on MSRP at $3,439 MSRP versus $5,225 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.0% average FPS lead across 28 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9454 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 3.9% better PassMark. It is also 46.2% better value on MSRP (24.6 vs 16.8 PassMark/$), 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 2022) 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 9275F Benchmark Check

EPYC 9454 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9454
1080p
low	315 FPS	171 FPS
medium	290 FPS	142 FPS
high	241 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	149 FPS
medium	230 FPS	120 FPS
high	178 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	70 FPS
medium	157 FPS	60 FPS
high	120 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9454
1080p
low	725 FPS	533 FPS
medium	618 FPS	465 FPS
high	485 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	303 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	438 FPS
medium	510 FPS	392 FPS
high	419 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	270 FPS
medium	300 FPS	246 FPS
high	270 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9454
1080p
low	923 FPS	672 FPS
medium	748 FPS	561 FPS
high	675 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	572 FPS	455 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	511 FPS
medium	584 FPS	426 FPS
high	515 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	511 FPS	377 FPS
medium	421 FPS	294 FPS
high	374 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	211 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9454
1080p
low	1141 FPS	902 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	822 FPS
high	902 FPS	708 FPS
ultra	813 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	891 FPS	724 FPS
medium	785 FPS	631 FPS
high	689 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	462 FPS
4K
low	650 FPS	519 FPS
medium	580 FPS	464 FPS
high	515 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	350 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9275F and EPYC 9454

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.

EPYC 9454

The EPYC 9454 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9275F packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 9454 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9454 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 — a 23.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The EPYC 9275F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9454 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9275F scores 84,620 against the EPYC 9454's 87,961 — a 3.9% lead for the EPYC 9454. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9454
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	48 / 96+100%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+26%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+49%	2.75 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm, 6 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Genoa (2022−2023)
PassMark	84,620	87,961+4%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 6000 on the EPYC 9275F versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9454 — the EPYC 9275F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9275F) and SP5 (EPYC 9454).

Feature	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9454
Socket	SP5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	6000+119900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	6144	6 TB+104857500%
RAM Channels	12	12
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P; EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.

Feature	EPYC 9275F	EPYC 9454
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	—	Data Center

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9275F launched at $3439 MSRP, while the EPYC 9454 debuted at $5225. On MSRP ($3439 vs $5225), the EPYC 9275F is $1786 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9275F delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 16.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 9454 — making the EPYC 9275F the 37.5% better value option.