EPYC 9745 vs EPYC 9845

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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 9745

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,423 less on MSRP ($12,141 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (130,698 vs 152,985).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 320 MB).

EPYC 9845

2024

Why buy it

✅+17.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 390W instead of 400W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

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11.7% HIGHER MSRP
$13,564 MSRPvs$12,141 MSRP

EPYC 9745

2024

EPYC 9845

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,423 less on MSRP ($12,141 MSRP vs $13,564 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+17.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 390W instead of 400W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (130,698 vs 152,985).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 320 MB).

Trade-offs

❌
11.7% HIGHER MSRP
$13,564 MSRPvs$12,141 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9845 better than EPYC 9745?

Yes. EPYC 9845 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.0% average FPS lead across 11 shared CPU game tests in our data, 17.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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 17.1% 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 the smarter buy today. EPYC 9845 is 11.7% more expensive on MSRP at $13,564 MSRP versus $12,141 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.0% average FPS lead across 11 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 4.8% better value on MSRP (11.3 vs 10.8 PassMark/$), 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 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 128/256. 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 9745 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9745	EPYC 9845
1080p
low	192 FPS	192 FPS
medium	156 FPS	156 FPS
high	126 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	158 FPS	158 FPS
medium	124 FPS	124 FPS
high	96 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	72 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9745	EPYC 9845
1080p
low	525 FPS	274 FPS
medium	450 FPS	241 FPS
high	358 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	225 FPS
medium	379 FPS	202 FPS
high	310 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	139 FPS
medium	239 FPS	128 FPS
high	208 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9745	EPYC 9845
1080p
low	743 FPS	743 FPS
medium	610 FPS	610 FPS
high	556 FPS	556 FPS
ultra	481 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	594 FPS
medium	494 FPS	494 FPS
high	450 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	390 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	430 FPS
medium	335 FPS	335 FPS
high	298 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	240 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9745	EPYC 9845
1080p
low	974 FPS	958 FPS
medium	884 FPS	869 FPS
high	761 FPS	746 FPS
ultra	658 FPS	646 FPS
1440p
low	750 FPS	739 FPS
medium	656 FPS	646 FPS
high	561 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	482 FPS	473 FPS
4K
low	538 FPS	530 FPS
medium	481 FPS	474 FPS
high	422 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9745 and EPYC 9845

EPYC 9745

The EPYC 9745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 130,698 points. Launch price was $12,141.

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 9745 packs 128 cores / 256 threads, while the EPYC 9845 offers 160 cores / 320 threads — the EPYC 9845 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9745 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9845 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Turin (2024) architecture using a 3 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9745 scores 130,698 against the EPYC 9845's 152,985 — a 15.7% lead for the EPYC 9845. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9745 vs 320 MB (total) on the EPYC 9845.

Feature	EPYC 9745	EPYC 9845
Cores / Threads	128 / 256	160 / 320+25%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+14%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	320 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm	3 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	130,698	152,985+17%

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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 9745) and SP5 (EPYC 9845).

Feature	EPYC 9745	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 9745 targets Data Center / High Density, EPYC 9845 targets Data Center / AI Training. Direct competitor: EPYC 9745 rivals Xeon 6980P; EPYC 9845 rivals Xeon 6972P.

Feature	EPYC 9745	EPYC 9845
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Data Center / High Density	Data Center / AI Training

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9745 launched at $12141 MSRP, while the EPYC 9845 debuted at $13564. On MSRP ($12141 vs $13564), the EPYC 9745 is $1423 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9745 delivers 10.8 pts/$ vs 11.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9845 — making the EPYC 9845 the 4.7% better value option.