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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 9274F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.2% higher average FPS across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $360 less on MSRP ($3,060 MSRP vs $3,420 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.2 vs 21.6 PassMark/$ ($3,060 MSRP vs $3,420 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

EPYC 9354

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9274F across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (73,892 vs 73,982).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.6 vs 24.2 PassMark/$ ($3,420 MSRP vs $3,060 MSRP).

EPYC 9274F

2022

EPYC 9354

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.2% higher average FPS across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $360 less on MSRP ($3,060 MSRP vs $3,420 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.2 vs 21.6 PassMark/$ ($3,060 MSRP vs $3,420 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9274F across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (73,892 vs 73,982).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.6 vs 24.2 PassMark/$ ($3,420 MSRP vs $3,060 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9274F better than EPYC 9354?

Yes. EPYC 9274F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 26.2% average FPS lead across 24 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9274F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 26.2% more average FPS across 24 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9274F is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

EPYC 9274F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9274F is $360 cheaper on MSRP at $3,060 MSRP versus $3,420 MSRP, and it gives you a 26.2% average FPS lead across 24 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 11.9% better value on MSRP (24.2 vs 21.6 PassMark/$), 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 9354 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 9274F Benchmark Check

EPYC 9354 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9274F	EPYC 9354
1080p
low	218 FPS	176 FPS
medium	180 FPS	145 FPS
high	154 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	191 FPS	153 FPS
medium	152 FPS	123 FPS
high	125 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	71 FPS
medium	75 FPS	60 FPS
high	59 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9274F	EPYC 9354
1080p
low	637 FPS	534 FPS
medium	556 FPS	466 FPS
high	449 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	439 FPS
medium	478 FPS	392 FPS
high	397 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	270 FPS
medium	300 FPS	246 FPS
high	269 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9274F	EPYC 9354
1080p
low	817 FPS	673 FPS
medium	690 FPS	562 FPS
high	624 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	455 FPS
1440p
low	616 FPS	511 FPS
medium	518 FPS	426 FPS
high	461 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	377 FPS
medium	352 FPS	295 FPS
high	310 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	211 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9274F	EPYC 9354
1080p
low	1138 FPS	937 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	856 FPS
high	875 FPS	735 FPS
ultra	784 FPS	648 FPS
1440p
low	881 FPS	751 FPS
medium	775 FPS	658 FPS
high	655 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	571 FPS	480 FPS
4K
low	624 FPS	539 FPS
medium	564 FPS	484 FPS
high	488 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	426 FPS	366 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9274F and EPYC 9354

EPYC 9274F

The EPYC 9274F 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.05 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 73,982 points. Launch price was $3,060.

EPYC 9354

The EPYC 9354 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 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): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 73,892 points. Launch price was $3,420.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9274F packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 9354 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 9354 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9274F versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9354 — a 12.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9274F (base: 4.05 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). Both are built on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture using a 5 nm, 6 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9274F scores 73,982 against the EPYC 9354's 73,892 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 9274F. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9274F	EPYC 9354
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	32 / 64+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+13%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	4.05 GHz+25%	3.25 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	5 nm, 6 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Genoa (2022−2023)
PassMark	73,982	73,892

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. Both support up to 6144 of RAM. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9274F) and SP5 (EPYC 9354).

Feature	EPYC 9274F	EPYC 9354
Socket	SP5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	4800
Max RAM Capacity	6144	6144
RAM Channels	12	12
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 9274F rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; EPYC 9354 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.

Feature	EPYC 9274F	EPYC 9354
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9274F launched at $3060 MSRP, while the EPYC 9354 debuted at $3420. On MSRP ($3060 vs $3420), the EPYC 9274F is $360 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9274F delivers 24.2 pts/$ vs 21.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9354 — making the EPYC 9274F the 11.2% better value option.