PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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

✅Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,234 less on MSRP ($7,592 MSRP vs $9,826 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.1 vs 13.6 PassMark/$ ($7,592 MSRP vs $9,826 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (122,476 vs 133,253).

EPYC 9555

2024

Why buy it

✅+8.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 360W instead of 400W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9475F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 16.1 PassMark/$ ($9,826 MSRP vs $7,592 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

EPYC 9475F

2024

EPYC 9555

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,234 less on MSRP ($7,592 MSRP vs $9,826 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.1 vs 13.6 PassMark/$ ($7,592 MSRP vs $9,826 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+8.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 360W instead of 400W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (122,476 vs 133,253).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9475F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 16.1 PassMark/$ ($9,826 MSRP vs $7,592 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9555 better than EPYC 9475F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9475F is ahead with a 9.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9555 pulls ahead with 8.8% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9555 is the better fit. You are getting 8.8% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

EPYC 9555 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9475F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9555 is 29.4% more expensive on MSRP at $9,826 MSRP versus $7,592 MSRP, and it gives you 8.8% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 9475F is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 9.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9475F is also 19.0% better value on MSRP (16.1 vs 13.6 PassMark/$), 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 9555 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 9555 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9555
1080p
low	315 FPS	171 FPS
medium	289 FPS	142 FPS
high	240 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	150 FPS
medium	230 FPS	121 FPS
high	178 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	84 FPS
medium	157 FPS	73 FPS
high	120 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	47 FPS

Open EPYC 9475F Open EPYC 9555

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9555
1080p
low	725 FPS	655 FPS
medium	618 FPS	566 FPS
high	485 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	546 FPS
medium	510 FPS	483 FPS
high	419 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	331 FPS
medium	300 FPS	295 FPS
high	270 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	236 FPS

Open EPYC 9475F Open EPYC 9555

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9555
1080p
low	906 FPS	747 FPS
medium	738 FPS	634 FPS
high	668 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	519 FPS
1440p
low	702 FPS	561 FPS
medium	570 FPS	474 FPS
high	503 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	376 FPS
4K
low	496 FPS	405 FPS
medium	411 FPS	326 FPS
high	365 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	229 FPS

Open EPYC 9475F Open EPYC 9555

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9555
1080p
low	1139 FPS	1005 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	902 FPS
high	901 FPS	778 FPS
ultra	812 FPS	702 FPS
1440p
low	888 FPS	809 FPS
medium	782 FPS	704 FPS
high	687 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	598 FPS	533 FPS
4K
low	648 FPS	574 FPS
medium	578 FPS	510 FPS
high	513 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	392 FPS

Open EPYC 9475F Open EPYC 9555

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9475F and EPYC 9555

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 9555

The EPYC 9555 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 3.2 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): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 133,253 points. Launch price was $9,826.

⚡

Processing Power

The EPYC 9475F packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9555 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 9555 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9475F versus 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9555 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9475F (base: 3.65 GHz vs 3.2 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 9555's 133,253 — a 8.4% lead for the EPYC 9555. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9555
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	64 / 128+33%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+9%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.65 GHz+14%	3.2 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	133,253+9%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000	—

🧠

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 9555).

Feature	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9555
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

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 9475F) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9555). Primary use case: EPYC 9475F targets Server, EPYC 9555 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9475F rivals Xeon 6952P; EPYC 9555 rivals Xeon 6972P.

Feature	EPYC 9475F	EPYC 9555
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Server	Data Center

💰

Value Analysis

The EPYC 9475F launched at $7592 MSRP, while the EPYC 9555 debuted at $9826. On MSRP ($7592 vs $9826), the EPYC 9475F is $2234 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9475F delivers 16.1 pts/$ vs 13.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9555 — making the EPYC 9475F the 17.3% better value option.