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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 7773X

2022

Why buy it

✅+142.2% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,536 vs 1,923).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 20.6 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $4,598 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9454P moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9454P

2022

Why buy it

✅+25.2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $4,202 less on MSRP ($4,598 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 98.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 20.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($4,598 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,576 vs 45,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 7773X

2022

EPYC 9454P

2022

Why buy it

✅+142.2% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

Why buy it

✅+25.2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $4,202 less on MSRP ($4,598 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 98.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 20.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($4,598 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,536 vs 1,923).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 20.6 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $4,598 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 9454P moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,576 vs 45,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 768 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9454P better than EPYC 7773X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9454P is ahead with a 0.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X pulls ahead with 142.2% better Geekbench multi-core. EPYC 7773X also has the bigger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X is the better fit. You are getting 142.2% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

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

EPYC 9454P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9454P is $4,202 cheaper on MSRP at $4,598 MSRP versus $8,800 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7773X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 142.2% better Geekbench multi-core. It is also 98.4% better value on MSRP (20.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$), 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 9454P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of SP3. 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 7773X Benchmark Check

EPYC 9454P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7773X	EPYC 9454P
1080p
low	197 FPS	171 FPS
medium	160 FPS	142 FPS
high	129 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	158 FPS	149 FPS
medium	124 FPS	120 FPS
high	96 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	70 FPS
medium	61 FPS	60 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7773X	EPYC 9454P
1080p
low	257 FPS	533 FPS
medium	228 FPS	465 FPS
high	189 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	303 FPS
1440p
low	211 FPS	438 FPS
medium	192 FPS	392 FPS
high	164 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	270 FPS
medium	121 FPS	246 FPS
high	106 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7773X	EPYC 9454P
1080p
low	850 FPS	672 FPS
medium	708 FPS	561 FPS
high	660 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	455 FPS
1440p
low	612 FPS	511 FPS
medium	508 FPS	426 FPS
high	466 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	437 FPS	377 FPS
medium	341 FPS	294 FPS
high	305 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	211 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7773X	EPYC 9454P
1080p
low	955 FPS	902 FPS
medium	867 FPS	822 FPS
high	742 FPS	708 FPS
ultra	639 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	738 FPS	724 FPS
medium	642 FPS	631 FPS
high	547 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	462 FPS
4K
low	525 FPS	519 FPS
medium	468 FPS	464 FPS
high	409 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	350 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7773X and EPYC 9454P

EPYC 7773X

The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.

EPYC 9454P

The EPYC 9454P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 94,686 points. Launch price was $4,598.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7773X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9454P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454P — a 8.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9454P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 9454P uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the EPYC 9454P's 94,686 — a 3.6% lead for the EPYC 9454P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,536 vs 1,923, a 22.4% lead for the EPYC 9454P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 45,000 vs 18,576 (83.1% advantage for the EPYC 7773X). L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454P.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	EPYC 9454P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+33%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.75 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+200%	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-29%
Architecture	Milan-X (2022)	Genoa (2022−2023)
PassMark	91,340	94,686+4%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,536	1,923+25%
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000+142%	18,576

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7773X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9454P uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9454P — the EPYC 9454P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9454P supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7773X) vs 12 (EPYC 9454P). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7773X) and SP5 (EPYC 9454P).

Feature	EPYC 7773X	EPYC 9454P
Socket	SP3	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB	6 TB+50%
RAM Channels	8	12+50%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7773X) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454P). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, EPYC 9454P targets Data Center / Single Socket. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; EPYC 9454P rivals Xeon 8468.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	EPYC 9454P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Server	Data Center / Single Socket

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the EPYC 9454P debuted at $4598. On MSRP ($8800 vs $4598), the EPYC 9454P is $4202 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 20.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9454P — making the EPYC 9454P the 66% better value option.