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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 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 320W instead of 350W, a 30W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 7960X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 83,554).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 55.7 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,351 less on MSRP ($1,499 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
✅Delivers 229.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 55.7 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 9374F

2022

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

2023

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 320W instead of 350W, a 30W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,351 less on MSRP ($1,499 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
✅Delivers 229.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 55.7 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 7960X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 83,554).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 55.7 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper 7960X better than EPYC 9374F?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 10.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the better fit. You are getting 1.9% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is $3,351 cheaper on MSRP at $1,499 MSRP versus $4,850 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 229.6% better value on MSRP (55.7 vs 16.9 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 48 threads instead of 32/64. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 9374F Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
1080p
low	218 FPS	314 FPS
medium	180 FPS	290 FPS
high	154 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	191 FPS	278 FPS
medium	152 FPS	231 FPS
high	125 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	158 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	191 FPS
medium	75 FPS	158 FPS
high	59 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
1080p
low	637 FPS	816 FPS
medium	556 FPS	695 FPS
high	449 FPS	541 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	668 FPS
medium	478 FPS	593 FPS
high	397 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	386 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	373 FPS
medium	300 FPS	336 FPS
high	269 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	269 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
1080p
low	817 FPS	893 FPS
medium	690 FPS	724 FPS
high	624 FPS	650 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	553 FPS
1440p
low	616 FPS	716 FPS
medium	518 FPS	581 FPS
high	461 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	509 FPS
medium	352 FPS	420 FPS
high	310 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	312 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
1080p
low	1138 FPS	1116 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1002 FPS
high	875 FPS	879 FPS
ultra	784 FPS	792 FPS
1440p
low	880 FPS	873 FPS
medium	774 FPS	769 FPS
high	654 FPS	675 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	588 FPS
4K
low	623 FPS	637 FPS
medium	564 FPS	568 FPS
high	488 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9374F and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 83,554 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9374F packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 9374F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X — a 20.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X (base: 3.85 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The EPYC 9374F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9374F scores 82,009 against the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X's 83,554 — a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+33%	24 / 48
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	5.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	3.85 GHz	4.2 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+100%	128 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Storm Peak (2023)
PassMark	82,009	83,554+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	65,824
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,780
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	24,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9374F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9374F versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X — the EPYC 9374F supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9374F) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 7960X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9374F) vs 88 (Ryzen Threadripper 7960X) — the EPYC 9374F offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9374F) and TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper 7960X).

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	6144	1024 GB+17476167%
RAM Channels	12+200%	4
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper 7960X). Direct competitor: EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+; Ryzen Threadripper 7960X rivals Xeon w7-3445.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9374F launched at $4850 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X debuted at $1499. On MSRP ($4850 vs $1499), the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is $3351 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9374F delivers 16.9 pts/$ vs 55.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X the 106.9% better value option.