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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 9355P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +39.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $8,902 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 292.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 8.3 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 360W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (97,249 vs 98,450).

EPYC 9754

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9355P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.3 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($11,900 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 360W vs 280W.

EPYC 9355P

2024

EPYC 9754

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +39.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $8,902 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 292.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 8.3 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 360W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (97,249 vs 98,450).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9355P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.3 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($11,900 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 360W vs 280W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9355P better than EPYC 9754?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9355P is ahead with a 39.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9754 pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9754 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 128 cores and 256 threads.

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

EPYC 9355P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9355P is $8,902 cheaper on MSRP at $2,998 MSRP versus $11,900 MSRP, and it gives you a 39.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9754 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.2% better PassMark. It is also 292.1% better value on MSRP (32.4 vs 8.3 PassMark/$), 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 9355P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 9355P Benchmark Check

EPYC 9754 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	EPYC 9754
1080p
low	174 FPS	163 FPS
medium	144 FPS	134 FPS
high	124 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	143 FPS
medium	123 FPS	114 FPS
high	101 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	68 FPS
medium	73 FPS	58 FPS
high	58 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	EPYC 9754
1080p
low	658 FPS	238 FPS
medium	566 FPS	211 FPS
high	459 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	195 FPS
medium	483 FPS	177 FPS
high	404 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	333 FPS	121 FPS
medium	295 FPS	112 FPS
high	268 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	79 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9355P	EPYC 9754
1080p
low	752 FPS	650 FPS
medium	638 FPS	541 FPS
high	593 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	422 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	503 FPS
medium	474 FPS	418 FPS
high	434 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	318 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	371 FPS
medium	326 FPS	289 FPS
high	288 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	199 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9355P	EPYC 9754
1080p
low	1018 FPS	876 FPS
medium	914 FPS	793 FPS
high	788 FPS	682 FPS
ultra	711 FPS	592 FPS
1440p
low	813 FPS	695 FPS
medium	707 FPS	602 FPS
high	606 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	435 FPS
4K
low	577 FPS	495 FPS
medium	512 FPS	441 FPS
high	449 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	330 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9355P and EPYC 9754

EPYC 9355P

The EPYC 9355P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 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): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 97,249 points. Launch price was $2,998.

EPYC 9754

The EPYC 9754 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 98,450 points. Launch price was $11,900.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9355P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 9754 offers 128 cores / 256 threads — the EPYC 9754 has 96 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9355P versus 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 9754 — a 34.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9355P (base: 3.55 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). The EPYC 9355P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9754 uses Bergamo (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9355P scores 97,249 against the EPYC 9754's 98,450 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 9754. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	EPYC 9754
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	128 / 256+300%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+42%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.55 GHz+58%	2.25 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Bergamo (2023)
PassMark	97,249	98,450+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	104,584
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,634
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	16,825

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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 9355P) and SP5 (EPYC 9754).

Feature	EPYC 9355P	EPYC 9754
Socket	SP5	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-4800
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 9355P targets Data Center / Single Socket, EPYC 9754 targets Data Center / Cloud Native. Direct competitor: EPYC 9355P rivals Xeon 6740P; EPYC 9754 rivals Xeon 6780E.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	EPYC 9754
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	Data Center / Cloud Native

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9355P launched at $2998 MSRP, while the EPYC 9754 debuted at $11900. On MSRP ($2998 vs $11900), the EPYC 9355P is $8902 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9355P delivers 32.4 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9754 — making the EPYC 9355P the 118.7% better value option.