EPYC 9374F vs Xeon Platinum 8592+

AMD

EPYC 9374F

32 Cores64 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022

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Intel

Xeon Platinum 8592+

64 Cores128 Thrd350 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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: +18.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Costs $6,750 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
  • Delivers 133.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 7.2 PassMark/$ ($4,850 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
  • Draws 320W instead of 350W, a 30W reduction.
  • 60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (82,009 vs 84,013).
  • Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 320 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8592+

2023

Why buy it

  • +2.4% higher PassMark.
  • +25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($11,600 MSRP vs $4,850 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9374F better than Xeon Platinum 8592+?
It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9374F is ahead with a 18.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8592+ pulls ahead with 2.4% better PassMark. Xeon Platinum 8592+ also has the bigger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8592+ is the better fit. You are getting 2.4% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
EPYC 9374F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9374F is $6,750 cheaper on MSRP at $4,850 MSRP versus $11,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8592+ is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 2.4% better PassMark. It is also 133.5% better value on MSRP (16.9 vs 7.2 PassMark/$), 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?
Xeon Platinum 8592+ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), 25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 64 cores / 128 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetEPYC 9374FXeon Platinum 8592+
1080p
low218 FPS188 FPS
medium180 FPS165 FPS
high154 FPS131 FPS
ultra111 FPS106 FPS
1440p
low191 FPS155 FPS
medium152 FPS131 FPS
high125 FPS100 FPS
ultra92 FPS82 FPS
4K
low88 FPS70 FPS
medium75 FPS63 FPS
high59 FPS49 FPS
ultra48 FPS40 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetEPYC 9374FXeon Platinum 8592+
1080p
low637 FPS277 FPS
medium556 FPS246 FPS
high449 FPS203 FPS
ultra392 FPS167 FPS
1440p
low538 FPS230 FPS
medium478 FPS208 FPS
high397 FPS177 FPS
ultra327 FPS141 FPS
4K
low334 FPS143 FPS
medium300 FPS131 FPS
high269 FPS119 FPS
ultra240 FPS99 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetEPYC 9374FXeon Platinum 8592+
1080p
low817 FPS849 FPS
medium690 FPS768 FPS
high624 FPS730 FPS
ultra545 FPS641 FPS
1440p
low616 FPS737 FPS
medium518 FPS662 FPS
high461 FPS626 FPS
ultra395 FPS558 FPS
4K
low441 FPS493 FPS
medium352 FPS402 FPS
high310 FPS364 FPS
ultra247 FPS303 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetEPYC 9374FXeon Platinum 8592+
1080p
low1138 FPS938 FPS
medium1015 FPS849 FPS
high875 FPS732 FPS
ultra784 FPS633 FPS
1440p
low880 FPS776 FPS
medium774 FPS677 FPS
high654 FPS581 FPS
ultra570 FPS497 FPS
4K
low623 FPS559 FPS
medium564 FPS501 FPS
high488 FPS443 FPS
ultra425 FPS383 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9374F and Xeon Platinum 8592+

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon Platinum 8592+

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 320 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: 84,013 points. Launch price was $11,600.

Processing Power

The EPYC 9374F packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — a 9.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 3.85 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The EPYC 9374F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9374F scores 82,009 against the Xeon Platinum 8592+'s 84,013 — a 2.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8592+. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F vs 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+.

FeatureEPYC 9374FXeon Platinum 8592+
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
64 / 128+100%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz+10%
3.9 GHz
Base Clock
3.85 GHz+103%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB (total)
320 MB (total)+25%
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
84,013+2%
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9374F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9374F versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9374F) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8592+). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9374F) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) — the EPYC 9374F offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9374F) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8592+).

FeatureEPYC 9374FXeon Platinum 8592+
Socket
SP5
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
4800
5600+17%
Max RAM Capacity
6144+50%
4096
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 8592+). Direct competitor: EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+; Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554.

FeatureEPYC 9374FXeon Platinum 8592+
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
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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9374F launched at $4850 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ debuted at $11600. On MSRP ($4850 vs $11600), the EPYC 9374F is $6750 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9374F delivers 16.9 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — making the EPYC 9374F the 80% better value option.

FeatureEPYC 9374FXeon Platinum 8592+
MSRP
$4850-58%
$11600
Performance per Dollar
16.9+135%
7.2
Release Date
2022
2023