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 9575F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +45.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,773 less on MSRP ($11,791 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.5 vs 11.3 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (147,718 vs 152,985).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 320 MB).

EPYC 9845

2024

Why buy it

✅+3.6% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 390W instead of 400W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9575F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($13,564 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).

EPYC 9575F

2024

EPYC 9845

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +45.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,773 less on MSRP ($11,791 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.5 vs 11.3 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+3.6% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 390W instead of 400W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (147,718 vs 152,985).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 320 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9575F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($13,564 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9845 better than EPYC 9575F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9575F is ahead with a 45.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9845 pulls ahead with 3.6% better PassMark. EPYC 9845 also has the bigger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 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 3.6% better PassMark, backed by 160 cores and 320 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).

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

EPYC 9845 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9575F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9845 is 15.0% more expensive on MSRP at $13,564 MSRP versus $11,791 MSRP, and it gives you 3.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 9575F is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 45.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9575F is also 11.1% better value on MSRP (12.5 vs 11.3 PassMark/$), 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 25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 160 cores / 320 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 9575F Benchmark Check

EPYC 9845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9845
1080p
low	303 FPS	192 FPS
medium	280 FPS	156 FPS
high	232 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	268 FPS	158 FPS
medium	223 FPS	124 FPS
high	172 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	186 FPS	72 FPS
medium	154 FPS	60 FPS
high	118 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9845
1080p
low	797 FPS	274 FPS
medium	681 FPS	241 FPS
high	536 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	657 FPS	225 FPS
medium	585 FPS	202 FPS
high	475 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	139 FPS
medium	332 FPS	128 FPS
high	306 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9845
1080p
low	884 FPS	743 FPS
medium	721 FPS	610 FPS
high	652 FPS	556 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	689 FPS	594 FPS
medium	560 FPS	494 FPS
high	494 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	390 FPS
4K
low	487 FPS	430 FPS
medium	404 FPS	335 FPS
high	359 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	240 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9845
1080p
low	1118 FPS	958 FPS
medium	1007 FPS	869 FPS
high	884 FPS	746 FPS
ultra	797 FPS	646 FPS
1440p
low	884 FPS	739 FPS
medium	778 FPS	646 FPS
high	683 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	473 FPS
4K
low	645 FPS	530 FPS
medium	575 FPS	474 FPS
high	511 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9575F and EPYC 9845

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 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 9575F packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9845 offers 160 cores / 320 threads — the EPYC 9845 has 96 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the EPYC 9575F versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9845 — a 29.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 9575F (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 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 9845's 152,985 — a 3.5% lead for the EPYC 9845. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9575F vs 320 MB (total) on the EPYC 9845.

Feature	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9845
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	160 / 320+150%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+35%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+57%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	320 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	3 nm-25%
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	147,718	152,985+4%
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 9575F) and SP5 (EPYC 9845).

Feature	EPYC 9575F	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 9575F targets Data Center / High Frequency, EPYC 9845 targets Data Center / AI Training. Direct competitor: EPYC 9575F rivals Xeon 6952P; EPYC 9845 rivals Xeon 6972P.

Feature	EPYC 9575F	EPYC 9845
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / High Frequency	Data Center / AI Training

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9575F launched at $11791 MSRP, while the EPYC 9845 debuted at $13564. On MSRP ($11791 vs $13564), the EPYC 9575F is $1773 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9575F delivers 12.5 pts/$ vs 11.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9845 — making the EPYC 9575F the 10.5% better value option.