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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 9455P

2024

Why buy it

✅+14.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,961 less on MSRP ($4,819 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Delivers 60.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($4,819 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9474F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

EPYC 9474F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (102,255 vs 116,926).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.1 vs 24.3 PassMark/$ ($6,780 MSRP vs $4,819 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.

EPYC 9455P

2024

EPYC 9474F

2022

Why buy it

✅+14.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,961 less on MSRP ($4,819 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Delivers 60.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($4,819 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9474F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (102,255 vs 116,926).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.1 vs 24.3 PassMark/$ ($6,780 MSRP vs $4,819 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9455P better than EPYC 9474F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9474F is ahead with a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9455P pulls ahead with 14.3% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9455P is the better fit. You are getting 14.3% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

EPYC 9455P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9455P is $1,961 cheaper on MSRP at $4,819 MSRP versus $6,780 MSRP, and it gives you 14.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 9474F is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 60.9% better value on MSRP (24.3 vs 15.1 PassMark/$), 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 9455P 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 48 cores / 96 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 9455P Benchmark Check

EPYC 9474F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9474F
1080p
low	171 FPS	218 FPS
medium	142 FPS	179 FPS
high	122 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	189 FPS
medium	121 FPS	151 FPS
high	99 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	77 FPS
medium	73 FPS	64 FPS
high	57 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9474F
1080p
low	655 FPS	615 FPS
medium	566 FPS	537 FPS
high	459 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	516 FPS
medium	483 FPS	459 FPS
high	404 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	316 FPS
4K
low	331 FPS	320 FPS
medium	295 FPS	288 FPS
high	268 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	232 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9474F
1080p
low	747 FPS	787 FPS
medium	634 FPS	671 FPS
high	590 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	534 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	586 FPS
medium	474 FPS	497 FPS
high	434 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	423 FPS
medium	326 FPS	339 FPS
high	288 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	240 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9474F
1080p
low	993 FPS	1075 FPS
medium	892 FPS	974 FPS
high	767 FPS	829 FPS
ultra	692 FPS	732 FPS
1440p
low	799 FPS	819 FPS
medium	696 FPS	717 FPS
high	594 FPS	607 FPS
ultra	525 FPS	521 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	592 FPS
medium	503 FPS	531 FPS
high	441 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9455P and EPYC 9474F

EPYC 9455P

The EPYC 9455P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 3.15 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 116,926 points. Launch price was $4,819.

EPYC 9474F

The EPYC 9474F 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 102,255 points. Launch price was $6,780.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 9455P and EPYC 9474F share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9455P versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9474F — a 7.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 9455P (base: 3.15 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 9455P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9474F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9455P scores 116,926 against the EPYC 9474F's 102,255 — a 13.4% lead for the EPYC 9455P. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9474F
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	48 / 96
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+7%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.15 GHz	3.6 GHz+14%
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	116,926+14%	102,255
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The EPYC 9455P supports up to 9 TB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9455P) and SP5 (EPYC 9474F).

Feature	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9474F
Socket	SP5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	9 TB+50%	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 9455P targets Data Center / Single Socket, EPYC 9474F targets Data Center / Performance Optimized. Direct competitor: EPYC 9455P rivals Xeon 6766E; EPYC 9474F rivals Xeon 8461V.

Feature	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9474F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	Data Center / Performance Optimized

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9455P launched at $4819 MSRP, while the EPYC 9474F debuted at $6780. On MSRP ($4819 vs $6780), the EPYC 9455P is $1961 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9455P delivers 24.3 pts/$ vs 15.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 9474F — making the EPYC 9455P the 46.7% better value option.