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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 9375F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +35.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.0 vs 20.6 PassMark/$ ($5,306 MSRP vs $4,598 MSRP).

EPYC 9454P

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $708 less on MSRP ($4,598 MSRP vs $5,306 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 20.6 vs 18.0 PassMark/$ ($4,598 MSRP vs $5,306 MSRP).
✅Draws 290W instead of 320W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9375F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,576 vs 26,020).

EPYC 9375F

2024

EPYC 9454P

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +35.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Costs $708 less on MSRP ($4,598 MSRP vs $5,306 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 20.6 vs 18.0 PassMark/$ ($4,598 MSRP vs $5,306 MSRP).
✅Draws 290W instead of 320W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.0 vs 20.6 PassMark/$ ($5,306 MSRP vs $4,598 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9375F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,576 vs 26,020).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9375F better than EPYC 9454P?

Yes. EPYC 9375F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 35.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 40.1% better Geekbench multi-core, 1.1% higher 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, EPYC 9375F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 35.9% 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 9375F is the better fit. You are getting 40.1% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

EPYC 9375F is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9454P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9375F is 15.4% more expensive on MSRP at $5,306 MSRP versus $4,598 MSRP, and it gives you a 35.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9454P is also 14.1% better value on MSRP (20.6 vs 18.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 9375F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 48/96. 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 9375F Benchmark Check

EPYC 9454P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9375F	EPYC 9454P
1080p
low	315 FPS	171 FPS
medium	290 FPS	142 FPS
high	240 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	149 FPS
medium	230 FPS	120 FPS
high	178 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	70 FPS
medium	157 FPS	60 FPS
high	120 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9375F	EPYC 9454P
1080p
low	725 FPS	533 FPS
medium	618 FPS	465 FPS
high	485 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	303 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	438 FPS
medium	510 FPS	392 FPS
high	419 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	270 FPS
medium	300 FPS	246 FPS
high	270 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9375F	EPYC 9454P
1080p
low	923 FPS	672 FPS
medium	748 FPS	561 FPS
high	675 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	572 FPS	455 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	511 FPS
medium	584 FPS	426 FPS
high	515 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	511 FPS	377 FPS
medium	421 FPS	294 FPS
high	374 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	211 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9375F	EPYC 9454P
1080p
low	1141 FPS	902 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	822 FPS
high	902 FPS	708 FPS
ultra	813 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	890 FPS	724 FPS
medium	784 FPS	631 FPS
high	688 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	462 FPS
4K
low	650 FPS	519 FPS
medium	579 FPS	464 FPS
high	515 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	350 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9375F and EPYC 9454P

EPYC 9375F

The EPYC 9375F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,768 points. Launch price was $5,306.

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 9375F packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 9454P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9454P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9375F versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454P — a 23.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9375F (base: 3.85 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The EPYC 9375F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9454P uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9375F scores 95,768 against the EPYC 9454P's 94,686 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 9375F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,981 vs 1,923, a 43.1% lead for the EPYC 9375F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 26,020 vs 18,576 (33.4% advantage for the EPYC 9375F). Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9375F	EPYC 9454P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	48 / 96+50%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+26%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.85 GHz+40%	2.75 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm, 6 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Genoa (2022−2023)
PassMark	95,768+1%	94,686
Geekbench 6 Single	2,981+55%	1,923
Geekbench 6 Multi	26,020+40%	18,576

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. Both support up to 6 TB of RAM. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9375F) and SP5 (EPYC 9454P).

Feature	EPYC 9375F	EPYC 9454P
Socket	SP5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB	6 TB
RAM Channels	12	12
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Both support AMD-V, SEV-SNP virtualization. Primary use case: EPYC 9375F targets Data Center / Frequency Optimized, EPYC 9454P targets Data Center / Single Socket. Direct competitor: EPYC 9375F rivals Xeon 6766E; EPYC 9454P rivals Xeon 8468.

Feature	EPYC 9375F	EPYC 9454P
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / Frequency Optimized	Data Center / Single Socket

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9375F launched at $5306 MSRP, while the EPYC 9454P debuted at $4598. On MSRP ($5306 vs $4598), the EPYC 9454P is $708 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9375F delivers 18.0 pts/$ vs 20.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9454P — making the EPYC 9454P the 13.2% better value option.