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 7663

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 240W instead of 320W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.9 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($6,366 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9374F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,516 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $6,366 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 12.9 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $6,366 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 82,120).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 320W vs 240W.

EPYC 7663

2021

EPYC 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 240W instead of 320W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,516 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $6,366 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 12.9 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $6,366 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.9 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($6,366 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9374F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 82,120).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 320W vs 240W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9374F better than EPYC 7663?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9374F is ahead with a 26.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7663 pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7663 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 56 cores and 112 threads.

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

EPYC 9374F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9374F is $1,516 cheaper on MSRP at $4,850 MSRP versus $6,366 MSRP, and it gives you a 26.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7663 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.1% better PassMark. It is also 31.1% better value on MSRP (16.9 vs 12.9 PassMark/$), 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 9374F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 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 7663 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9374F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7663	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	190 FPS	218 FPS
medium	155 FPS	180 FPS
high	123 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	191 FPS
medium	123 FPS	152 FPS
high	94 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	88 FPS
medium	60 FPS	75 FPS
high	46 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7663	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	238 FPS	637 FPS
medium	211 FPS	556 FPS
high	174 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	538 FPS
medium	177 FPS	478 FPS
high	151 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	327 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	334 FPS
medium	112 FPS	300 FPS
high	97 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	240 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7663	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	836 FPS	817 FPS
medium	696 FPS	690 FPS
high	649 FPS	624 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	545 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	616 FPS
medium	500 FPS	518 FPS
high	458 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	441 FPS
medium	335 FPS	352 FPS
high	300 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	247 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7663	EPYC 9374F
1080p
low	954 FPS	1138 FPS
medium	863 FPS	1015 FPS
high	739 FPS	875 FPS
ultra	637 FPS	784 FPS
1440p
low	733 FPS	880 FPS
medium	636 FPS	774 FPS
high	542 FPS	654 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	570 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	623 FPS
medium	464 FPS	564 FPS
high	406 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7663 and EPYC 9374F

EPYC 7663

The EPYC 7663 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 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): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 82,120 points. Launch price was $6,366.

EPYC 9374F

The EPYC 9374F 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 3.85 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: 82,009 points. Launch price was $4,850.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7663 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the EPYC 9374F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7663 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7663 versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F — a 20.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 2 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The EPYC 7663 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 9374F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7663 scores 82,120 against the EPYC 9374F's 82,009 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 7663. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 7663	EPYC 9374F
Cores / Threads	56 / 112+75%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.85 GHz+93%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm+	5 nm, 6 nm-29%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Genoa (2022−2023)
PassMark	82,120	82,009
Geekbench 6 Single	1,370	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,380	—

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7663 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9374F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7663 versus 4800 on the EPYC 9374F — the EPYC 9374F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7663) vs 12 (EPYC 9374F). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7663) and SP5 (EPYC 9374F).

Feature	EPYC 7663	EPYC 9374F
Socket	SP3	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	4800+119900%
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB+69904967%	6144
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 9374F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7663) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F). Primary use case: EPYC 7663 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7663 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.

Feature	EPYC 7663	EPYC 9374F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Server	—

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7663 launched at $6366 MSRP, while the EPYC 9374F debuted at $4850. On MSRP ($6366 vs $4850), the EPYC 9374F is $1516 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7663 delivers 12.9 pts/$ vs 16.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 9374F — making the EPYC 9374F the 26.9% better value option.