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 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $639 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 15.2 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 83,235).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($5,489 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9374F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9374F

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $639 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 15.2 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 280W instead of 320W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 83,235).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($5,489 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9374F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9374F better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9374F is ahead with a 25.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX pulls ahead with 1.5% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

EPYC 9374F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9374F is $639 cheaper on MSRP at $4,850 MSRP versus $5,489 MSRP, and it gives you a 25.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.5% better PassMark. It is also 11.5% better value on MSRP (16.9 vs 15.2 PassMark/$), 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 2020), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, 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 9374F Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
1080p
low	218 FPS	173 FPS
medium	180 FPS	142 FPS
high	154 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	191 FPS	152 FPS
medium	152 FPS	122 FPS
high	125 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	71 FPS
medium	75 FPS	61 FPS
high	59 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
1080p
low	637 FPS	571 FPS
medium	556 FPS	495 FPS
high	449 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	325 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	480 FPS
medium	478 FPS	423 FPS
high	397 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	272 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	301 FPS
medium	300 FPS	269 FPS
high	269 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	201 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
1080p
low	817 FPS	660 FPS
medium	690 FPS	546 FPS
high	624 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	412 FPS
1440p
low	616 FPS	555 FPS
medium	518 FPS	465 FPS
high	461 FPS	412 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	406 FPS
medium	352 FPS	323 FPS
high	310 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
1080p
low	1138 FPS	909 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	818 FPS
high	875 FPS	695 FPS
ultra	784 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	880 FPS	739 FPS
medium	774 FPS	643 FPS
high	654 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	623 FPS	514 FPS
medium	564 FPS	461 FPS
high	488 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9374F and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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 PRO 3995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 83,235 points. Launch price was $5,500.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9374F packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX — a 2.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 3.85 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9374F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9374F scores 82,009 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX's 83,235 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	64 / 128+100%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+2%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.85 GHz+43%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-29%	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	82,009	83,235+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	64,355
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,266
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	20,256

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9374F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9374F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX — 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 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9374F) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9374F) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX).

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Socket	SP5	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+119900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	6144	2048 GB+34952433%
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 9374F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX). Direct competitor: EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
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 PRO 3995WX debuted at $5489. On MSRP ($4850 vs $5489), the EPYC 9374F is $639 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9374F delivers 16.9 pts/$ vs 15.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX — making the EPYC 9374F the 10.9% better value option.