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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

✅Better for gaming: +20.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,781 less on MSRP ($4,819 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 127.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,819 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 340W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

EPYC 9734

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9455P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (102,286 vs 116,926).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 24.3 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $4,819 MSRP).

EPYC 9455P

2024

EPYC 9734

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,781 less on MSRP ($4,819 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 127.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,819 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 340W, a 40W reduction.

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 9455P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (102,286 vs 116,926).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 24.3 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $4,819 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9455P better than EPYC 9734?

Yes. EPYC 9455P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 20.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 14.3% better 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 9455P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 20.7% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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 $4,781 cheaper on MSRP at $4,819 MSRP versus $9,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 20.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 127.7% better value on MSRP (24.3 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 112/224. 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 9734 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9734
1080p
low	171 FPS	163 FPS
medium	142 FPS	134 FPS
high	122 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	143 FPS
medium	121 FPS	114 FPS
high	99 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	68 FPS
medium	73 FPS	58 FPS
high	57 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9734
1080p
low	655 FPS	238 FPS
medium	566 FPS	211 FPS
high	459 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	195 FPS
medium	483 FPS	177 FPS
high	404 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	331 FPS	121 FPS
medium	295 FPS	112 FPS
high	268 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	79 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9734
1080p
low	747 FPS	650 FPS
medium	634 FPS	541 FPS
high	590 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	422 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	503 FPS
medium	474 FPS	418 FPS
high	434 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	318 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	371 FPS
medium	326 FPS	289 FPS
high	288 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	199 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9734
1080p
low	993 FPS	868 FPS
medium	892 FPS	785 FPS
high	767 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	692 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	799 FPS	692 FPS
medium	696 FPS	600 FPS
high	594 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	525 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	493 FPS
medium	503 FPS	439 FPS
high	441 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	327 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9455P and EPYC 9734

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 9734

The EPYC 9734 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 112 cores and 224 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 102,286 points. Launch price was $9,600.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9455P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9734 offers 112 cores / 224 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9455P versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 — a 37.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9455P (base: 3.15 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 9455P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9734 uses Bergamo (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9455P scores 116,926 against the EPYC 9734's 102,286 — a 13.4% lead for the EPYC 9455P. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9734
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	112 / 224+133%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+47%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.15 GHz+43%	2.2 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
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Bergamo (2023)
PassMark	116,926+14%	102,286
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 9734).

Feature	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9734
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 9734 targets Data Center / High Density. Direct competitor: EPYC 9455P rivals Xeon 6766E; EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E.

Feature	EPYC 9455P	EPYC 9734
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	Data Center / High Density

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9455P launched at $4819 MSRP, while the EPYC 9734 debuted at $9600. On MSRP ($4819 vs $9600), the EPYC 9455P is $4781 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9455P delivers 24.3 pts/$ vs 10.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9734 — making the EPYC 9455P the 77.9% better value option.