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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 9565

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Costs $1,655 less on MSRP ($10,486 MSRP vs $12,141 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.9 vs 10.8 PassMark/$ ($10,486 MSRP vs $12,141 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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

EPYC 9745

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9565 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (130,698 vs 135,221).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.8 vs 12.9 PassMark/$ ($12,141 MSRP vs $10,486 MSRP).

EPYC 9565

2024

EPYC 9745

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Costs $1,655 less on MSRP ($10,486 MSRP vs $12,141 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.9 vs 10.8 PassMark/$ ($10,486 MSRP vs $12,141 MSRP).

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 9565 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (130,698 vs 135,221).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.8 vs 12.9 PassMark/$ ($12,141 MSRP vs $10,486 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9565 better than EPYC 9745?

Yes. EPYC 9565 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 3.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9565 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.9% 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 9565 is the better fit. You are getting 3.5% better PassMark, backed by 72 cores and 144 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).

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

EPYC 9565 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9565 is $1,655 cheaper on MSRP at $10,486 MSRP versus $12,141 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 19.8% better value on MSRP (12.9 vs 10.8 PassMark/$), 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 9745 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 9565 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9745 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9745
1080p
low	171 FPS	192 FPS
medium	142 FPS	156 FPS
high	121 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	158 FPS
medium	120 FPS	124 FPS
high	98 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	72 FPS
medium	69 FPS	60 FPS
high	55 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9745
1080p
low	583 FPS	525 FPS
medium	511 FPS	450 FPS
high	415 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	492 FPS	431 FPS
medium	439 FPS	379 FPS
high	367 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	267 FPS
medium	276 FPS	239 FPS
high	249 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	172 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9745
1080p
low	747 FPS	743 FPS
medium	634 FPS	610 FPS
high	575 FPS	556 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	594 FPS
medium	474 FPS	494 FPS
high	423 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	390 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	430 FPS
medium	324 FPS	335 FPS
high	286 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	240 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9745
1080p
low	969 FPS	974 FPS
medium	875 FPS	884 FPS
high	752 FPS	761 FPS
ultra	676 FPS	658 FPS
1440p
low	780 FPS	750 FPS
medium	683 FPS	656 FPS
high	583 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	513 FPS	482 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	538 FPS
medium	496 FPS	481 FPS
high	434 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	365 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9565 and EPYC 9745

EPYC 9565

The EPYC 9565 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 72 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 3.15 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 384 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: 135,221 points. Launch price was $10,486.

EPYC 9745

The EPYC 9745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 130,698 points. Launch price was $12,141.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9565 packs 72 cores / 144 threads, while the EPYC 9745 offers 128 cores / 256 threads — the EPYC 9745 has 56 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9565 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9745 — a 15% clock advantage for the EPYC 9565 (base: 3.15 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Turin (2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9565 scores 135,221 against the EPYC 9745's 130,698 — a 3.4% lead for the EPYC 9565. L3 cache: 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9565 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9745.

Feature	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9745
Cores / Threads	72 / 144	128 / 256+78%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+16%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.15 GHz+31%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	384 MB (total)+50%	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	3 nm-25%
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	135,221+3%	130,698

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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 9565) and SP5 (EPYC 9745).

Feature	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9745
Socket	SP5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-6000
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 9565 targets Data Center / Cloud Computing, EPYC 9745 targets Data Center / High Density. Direct competitor: EPYC 9565 rivals Xeon 6972P; EPYC 9745 rivals Xeon 6980P.

Feature	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9745
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / Cloud Computing	Data Center / High Density

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9565 launched at $10486 MSRP, while the EPYC 9745 debuted at $12141. On MSRP ($10486 vs $12141), the EPYC 9565 is $1655 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9565 delivers 12.9 pts/$ vs 10.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 9745 — making the EPYC 9565 the 18% better value option.