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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: +13.1% higher average FPS across 11 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+20% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 320 MB).
✅Costs $3,078 less on MSRP ($10,486 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.9 vs 11.3 PassMark/$ ($10,486 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (135,221 vs 152,985).

EPYC 9845

2024

Why buy it

✅+13.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 390W instead of 400W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9565 across 11 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (320 MB vs 384 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 12.9 PassMark/$ ($13,564 MSRP vs $10,486 MSRP).

EPYC 9565

2024

EPYC 9845

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.1% higher average FPS across 11 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+20% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 320 MB).
✅Costs $3,078 less on MSRP ($10,486 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.9 vs 11.3 PassMark/$ ($10,486 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+13.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 390W instead of 400W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (135,221 vs 152,985).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9565 across 11 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (320 MB vs 384 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 12.9 PassMark/$ ($13,564 MSRP vs $10,486 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9845 better than EPYC 9565?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9565 is ahead with a 13.1% average FPS lead across 11 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9845 pulls ahead with 13.1% better PassMark. EPYC 9565 also has the bigger cache pool with 20% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 320 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9845 is the better fit. You are getting 13.1% better PassMark, backed by 160 cores and 320 threads.

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

EPYC 9845 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9565 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9845 is 29.4% more expensive on MSRP at $13,564 MSRP versus $10,486 MSRP, and it gives you 13.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 9565 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 13.1% average FPS lead across 11 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9565 is also 14.3% better value on MSRP (12.9 vs 11.3 PassMark/$), 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 9845 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 160 cores / 320 threads instead of 72/144. 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 9565 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9845
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 9845
1080p
low	583 FPS	274 FPS
medium	511 FPS	241 FPS
high	415 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	492 FPS	225 FPS
medium	439 FPS	202 FPS
high	367 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	139 FPS
medium	276 FPS	128 FPS
high	249 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9845
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 9845
1080p
low	969 FPS	958 FPS
medium	875 FPS	869 FPS
high	752 FPS	746 FPS
ultra	676 FPS	646 FPS
1440p
low	780 FPS	739 FPS
medium	683 FPS	646 FPS
high	583 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	513 FPS	473 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	530 FPS
medium	496 FPS	474 FPS
high	434 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9565 and EPYC 9845

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 9845

The EPYC 9845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 160 cores and 320 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 320 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 390 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 152,985 points. Launch price was $13,564.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9565 packs 72 cores / 144 threads, while the EPYC 9845 offers 160 cores / 320 threads — the EPYC 9845 has 88 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9565 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9845 — a 15% clock advantage for the EPYC 9565 (base: 3.15 GHz vs 2.1 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 9845's 152,985 — a 12.3% lead for the EPYC 9845. L3 cache: 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9565 vs 320 MB (total) on the EPYC 9845.

Feature	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9845
Cores / Threads	72 / 144	160 / 320+122%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+16%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.15 GHz+50%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	384 MB (total)+20%	320 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	152,985+13%

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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 9845).

Feature	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9845
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 9845 targets Data Center / AI Training. Direct competitor: EPYC 9565 rivals Xeon 6972P; EPYC 9845 rivals Xeon 6972P.

Feature	EPYC 9565	EPYC 9845
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / Cloud Computing	Data Center / AI Training

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9565 launched at $10486 MSRP, while the EPYC 9845 debuted at $13564. On MSRP ($10486 vs $13564), the EPYC 9565 is $3078 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9565 delivers 12.9 pts/$ vs 11.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9845 — making the EPYC 9565 the 13.4% better value option.