EPYC 9575F vs EPYC 9655P

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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 9575F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 14.8 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $10,811 MSRP).

EPYC 9655P

2024

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Costs $980 less on MSRP ($10,811 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.8 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($10,811 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9575F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (24,287 vs 29,308).

EPYC 9575F

2024

EPYC 9655P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Costs $980 less on MSRP ($10,811 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.8 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($10,811 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 14.8 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $10,811 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9575F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (24,287 vs 29,308).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9575F better than EPYC 9655P?

Yes. EPYC 9575F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 20.7% better Geekbench multi-core, 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 13.3% 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 20.7% better Geekbench multi-core, 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 9655P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9575F is 9.1% more expensive on MSRP at $11,791 MSRP versus $10,811 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9655P is also 18.5% better value on MSRP (14.8 vs 12.5 PassMark/$), 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 9655P 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 9575F Benchmark Check

EPYC 9655P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9655P
1080p
low	303 FPS	170 FPS
medium	280 FPS	143 FPS
high	232 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	268 FPS	149 FPS
medium	223 FPS	121 FPS
high	172 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	186 FPS	83 FPS
medium	154 FPS	73 FPS
high	118 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9655P
1080p
low	797 FPS	696 FPS
medium	681 FPS	602 FPS
high	536 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	657 FPS	566 FPS
medium	585 FPS	501 FPS
high	475 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	331 FPS
medium	332 FPS	295 FPS
high	306 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	235 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9655P
1080p
low	884 FPS	746 FPS
medium	721 FPS	633 FPS
high	652 FPS	589 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	519 FPS
1440p
low	689 FPS	561 FPS
medium	560 FPS	474 FPS
high	494 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	376 FPS
4K
low	487 FPS	411 FPS
medium	404 FPS	331 FPS
high	359 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	238 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9655P
1080p
low	1118 FPS	1047 FPS
medium	1007 FPS	939 FPS
high	884 FPS	821 FPS
ultra	797 FPS	744 FPS
1440p
low	884 FPS	839 FPS
medium	778 FPS	733 FPS
high	683 FPS	641 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	562 FPS
4K
low	645 FPS	605 FPS
medium	575 FPS	539 FPS
high	511 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	416 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9575F and EPYC 9655P

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.

EPYC 9655P

The EPYC 9655P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: 160,490 points. Launch price was $10,811.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9575F packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9655P offers 96 cores / 192 threads — the EPYC 9655P has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the EPYC 9575F versus 4.5 GHz on the EPYC 9655P — a 10.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9575F (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Turin (2024) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9575F scores 147,718 against the EPYC 9655P's 160,490 — a 8.3% lead for the EPYC 9655P. Multi-core Geekbench: 29,308 vs 24,287 (18.7% advantage for the EPYC 9575F). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9575F vs 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9655P.

Feature	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9655P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	96 / 192+50%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+11%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	384 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	147,718	160,490+9%
Geekbench 6 Multi	29,308+21%	24,287

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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 9575F) and SP5 (EPYC 9655P).

Feature	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9655P
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 9575F targets Data Center / High Frequency, EPYC 9655P targets Data Center / Single Socket. Direct competitor: EPYC 9575F rivals Xeon 6952P; EPYC 9655P rivals Xeon 6979P.

Feature	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9655P
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / High Frequency	Data Center / Single Socket

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9575F launched at $11791 MSRP, while the EPYC 9655P debuted at $10811. On MSRP ($11791 vs $10811), the EPYC 9655P is $980 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9575F delivers 12.5 pts/$ vs 14.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 9655P — making the EPYC 9655P the 16.9% better value option.