EPYC 9374F vs Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9374F

32 Cores64 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022

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Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

48 Cores96 Thrd350 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9374F

32 / 64

82,009

+2.9%

Ryzen 9 5950X

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

48 / 96

79,683

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About PassMark

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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

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,647 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 12.3 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Draws 320W instead of 350W, a 30W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (79,683 vs 82,009).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).

EPYC 9374F

2022

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,647 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 12.3 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Draws 320W instead of 350W, a 30W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (79,683 vs 82,009).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9374F better than Xeon Platinum 8568Y+?

Yes. EPYC 9374F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 2.9% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9374F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.4% 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, EPYC 9374F is the better fit. You are getting 2.9% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

EPYC 9374F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9374F is $1,647 cheaper on MSRP at $4,850 MSRP versus $6,497 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 37.9% better value on MSRP (16.9 vs 12.3 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). 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

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	218 FPS	188 FPS
medium	180 FPS	165 FPS
high	154 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	191 FPS	155 FPS
medium	152 FPS	131 FPS
high	125 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	70 FPS
medium	75 FPS	63 FPS
high	59 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	637 FPS	505 FPS
medium	556 FPS	448 FPS
high	449 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	419 FPS
medium	478 FPS	378 FPS
high	397 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	259 FPS
medium	300 FPS	236 FPS
high	269 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	817 FPS	910 FPS
medium	690 FPS	838 FPS
high	624 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	616 FPS	782 FPS
medium	518 FPS	716 FPS
high	461 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	528 FPS
medium	352 FPS	444 FPS
high	310 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	1138 FPS	954 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	865 FPS
high	875 FPS	748 FPS
ultra	784 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	880 FPS	789 FPS
medium	774 FPS	689 FPS
high	654 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	623 FPS	572 FPS
medium	564 FPS	513 FPS
high	488 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	392 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9374F and Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

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.

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9374F packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — a 7.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 3.85 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 9374F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9374F scores 82,009 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 9374F. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	48 / 96+50%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.85 GHz+67%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	300 MB (total)+17%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	82,009+3%	79,683
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	55,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9374F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9374F versus DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — 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 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9374F) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9374F) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) — the EPYC 9374F offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9374F) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+).

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	6144	4096 GB+69904967%
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
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
Target Use	—	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9374F launched at $4850 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. On MSRP ($4850 vs $6497), the EPYC 9374F is $1647 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9374F delivers 16.9 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the EPYC 9374F the 31.8% better value option.