EPYC 7451 vs Ryzen 5 7500F

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 7451

2017

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7500F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,639 vs 26,727).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7500F moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7500F

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7451, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $179 MSRP, while EPYC 7451 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

EPYC 7451

2017

Ryzen 5 7500F

2023

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7500F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,639 vs 26,727).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7500F moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7451, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $179 MSRP, while EPYC 7451 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7500F better than EPYC 7451?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7451 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 7500F is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 7500F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 41.7% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7500F is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 7500F is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 7500F is at an unclear MSRP at $179 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 41.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (149.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 5 7500F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of TR4, and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 24/48. 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 7451 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7500F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7451	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	187 FPS	246 FPS
medium	165 FPS	228 FPS
high	132 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	217 FPS
medium	127 FPS	182 FPS
high	97 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	151 FPS
medium	63 FPS	127 FPS
high	48 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	85 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7451	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	355 FPS	516 FPS
medium	321 FPS	434 FPS
high	271 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	442 FPS
medium	280 FPS	384 FPS
high	239 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	283 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	283 FPS
medium	176 FPS	250 FPS
high	152 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	203 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7451	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	620 FPS	668 FPS
medium	518 FPS	668 FPS
high	466 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	668 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	668 FPS
medium	432 FPS	668 FPS
high	378 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	606 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	524 FPS
medium	308 FPS	452 FPS
high	270 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	323 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7451	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	666 FPS	668 FPS
medium	666 FPS	668 FPS
high	659 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	571 FPS	668 FPS
1440p
low	666 FPS	668 FPS
medium	587 FPS	668 FPS
high	503 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	426 FPS	612 FPS
4K
low	476 FPS	668 FPS
medium	429 FPS	590 FPS
high	378 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	437 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7451 and Ryzen 5 7500F

EPYC 7451

The EPYC 7451 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 26,639 points. Launch price was $2,400.

Ryzen 5 7500F

The Ryzen 5 7500F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,727 points. Launch price was $179.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7451 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7500F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7451 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7451 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7500F — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7500F (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The EPYC 7451 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7500F uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7451 scores 26,639 against the Ryzen 5 7500F's 26,727 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 7500F. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7451 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7500F.

Feature	EPYC 7451	Ryzen 5 7500F
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+300%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	5 GHz+56%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+61%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+100%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	26,639	26,727