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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 9475F

2024

Why buy it

✅+53.5% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Costs $4,199 less on MSRP ($7,592 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.1 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($7,592 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9575F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

EPYC 9575F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (29,308 vs 45,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 16.1 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $7,592 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

EPYC 9475F

2024

EPYC 9575F

2024

Why buy it

✅+53.5% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Costs $4,199 less on MSRP ($7,592 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.1 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($7,592 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9575F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (29,308 vs 45,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 16.1 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $7,592 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9475F better than EPYC 9575F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9575F is ahead with a 4.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9475F pulls ahead with 53.5% better Geekbench multi-core.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9475F is the better fit. You are getting 53.5% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

EPYC 9475F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9475F is $4,199 cheaper on MSRP at $7,592 MSRP versus $11,791 MSRP, and it gives you 53.5% better Geekbench multi-core. The trade-off is that EPYC 9575F is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 28.8% better value on MSRP (16.1 vs 12.5 PassMark/$), 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 9475F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 64/128 and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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.

EPYC 9475F Benchmark Check

EPYC 9575F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	315 FPS	303 FPS
medium	289 FPS	280 FPS
high	240 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	268 FPS
medium	230 FPS	223 FPS
high	178 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	153 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	186 FPS
medium	157 FPS	154 FPS
high	120 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	105 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	725 FPS	797 FPS
medium	618 FPS	681 FPS
high	485 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	466 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	657 FPS
medium	510 FPS	585 FPS
high	419 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	367 FPS
medium	300 FPS	332 FPS
high	270 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	268 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	906 FPS	884 FPS
medium	738 FPS	721 FPS
high	668 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	553 FPS
1440p
low	702 FPS	689 FPS
medium	570 FPS	560 FPS
high	503 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	417 FPS
4K
low	496 FPS	487 FPS
medium	411 FPS	404 FPS
high	365 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	297 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	1139 FPS	1118 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1007 FPS
high	901 FPS	884 FPS
ultra	812 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	888 FPS	884 FPS
medium	782 FPS	778 FPS
high	687 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	598 FPS	595 FPS
4K
low	648 FPS	645 FPS
medium	578 FPS	575 FPS
high	513 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9475F and EPYC 9575F

EPYC 9475F

The EPYC 9475F 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 3.65 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): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 122,476 points. Launch price was $7,592.

EPYC 9575F

The EPYC 9575F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 147,718 points. Launch price was $11,791.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9475F packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9575F offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 9575F has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9475F versus 5 GHz on the EPYC 9575F — a 4.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 9575F (base: 3.65 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). Both are built on the Turin (2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9475F scores 122,476 against the EPYC 9575F's 147,718 — a 18.7% lead for the EPYC 9575F. Multi-core Geekbench: 45,000 vs 29,308 (42.2% advantage for the EPYC 9475F). Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9575F
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	64 / 128+33%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.65 GHz+11%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	122,476	147,718+21%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000+54%	29,308

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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 9475F supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9475F) and SP5 (EPYC 9575F).

Feature	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9575F
Socket	SP5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-6000
Max RAM Capacity	6144 GB	6 TB
RAM Channels	12	12
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 9475F) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9575F). Primary use case: EPYC 9475F targets Server, EPYC 9575F targets Data Center / High Frequency. Direct competitor: EPYC 9475F rivals Xeon 6952P; EPYC 9575F rivals Xeon 6952P.

Feature	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9575F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Server	Data Center / High Frequency

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9475F launched at $7592 MSRP, while the EPYC 9575F debuted at $11791. On MSRP ($7592 vs $11791), the EPYC 9475F is $4199 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9475F delivers 16.1 pts/$ vs 12.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 9575F — making the EPYC 9475F the 25.2% better value option.