EPYC 9555 vs EPYC 9575F

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 9555

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,965 less on MSRP ($9,826 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($9,826 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Draws 360W instead of 400W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9575F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (133,253 vs 147,718).

EPYC 9575F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 13.6 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $9,826 MSRP).

EPYC 9555

2024

EPYC 9575F

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,965 less on MSRP ($9,826 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($9,826 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Draws 360W instead of 400W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.8% 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.
❌Lower PassMark (133,253 vs 147,718).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 13.6 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $9,826 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9575F better than EPYC 9555?

Yes. EPYC 9575F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 10.9% 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 9575F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.8% 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 9575F is the better fit. You are getting 10.9% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

EPYC 9575F is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9555 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9575F is 20.0% more expensive on MSRP at $11,791 MSRP versus $9,826 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9555 is also 8.2% better value on MSRP (13.6 vs 12.5 PassMark/$), 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 9575F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 64 cores / 128 threads instead of 64/128. 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 9555 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9575F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9555	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	171 FPS	303 FPS
medium	142 FPS	280 FPS
high	122 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	268 FPS
medium	121 FPS	223 FPS
high	99 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	153 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	186 FPS
medium	73 FPS	154 FPS
high	57 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	105 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9555	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	655 FPS	797 FPS
medium	566 FPS	681 FPS
high	459 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	466 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	657 FPS
medium	483 FPS	585 FPS
high	404 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	331 FPS	367 FPS
medium	295 FPS	332 FPS
high	268 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	268 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9555	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	747 FPS	884 FPS
medium	634 FPS	721 FPS
high	590 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	553 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	689 FPS
medium	474 FPS	560 FPS
high	434 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	417 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	487 FPS
medium	326 FPS	404 FPS
high	288 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	297 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9555	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	1005 FPS	1118 FPS
medium	902 FPS	1007 FPS
high	778 FPS	884 FPS
ultra	702 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	809 FPS	884 FPS
medium	704 FPS	778 FPS
high	603 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	533 FPS	595 FPS
4K
low	574 FPS	645 FPS
medium	510 FPS	575 FPS
high	447 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9555 and EPYC 9575F

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.

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

Both the EPYC 9555 and EPYC 9575F share an identical 64-core/128-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9555 versus 5 GHz on the EPYC 9575F — a 12.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9575F (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). Both are built on the Turin (2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9555 scores 133,253 against the EPYC 9575F's 147,718 — a 10.3% lead for the EPYC 9575F. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9555	EPYC 9575F
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	64 / 128
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
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	133,253	147,718+11%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	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. 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 9555) and SP5 (EPYC 9575F).

Feature	EPYC 9555	EPYC 9575F
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 9555 targets Data Center, EPYC 9575F targets Data Center / High Frequency. Direct competitor: EPYC 9555 rivals Xeon 6972P; EPYC 9575F rivals Xeon 6952P.

Feature	EPYC 9555	EPYC 9575F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center	Data Center / High Frequency

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9555 launched at $9826 MSRP, while the EPYC 9575F debuted at $11791. On MSRP ($9826 vs $11791), the EPYC 9555 is $1965 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9555 delivers 13.6 pts/$ vs 12.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 9575F — making the EPYC 9555 the 7.9% better value option.