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 9115

2024

Why buy it

✅+41% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 66.6 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($726 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +78.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $277 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $726 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.4 vs 66.6 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $726 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while EPYC 9115 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,293 vs 48,343).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 9115, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 9115

2024

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅+41% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +78.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $277 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $726 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.4 vs 66.6 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $726 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while EPYC 9115 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 66.6 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($726 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,293 vs 48,343).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 9115, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9115 better than Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 9115 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9115 is the better fit. You are getting 41% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

EPYC 9115 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 7800X3D makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9115 is 61.7% more expensive on MSRP at $726 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and it gives you 41% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 78.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is also 14.7% better value on MSRP (76.4 vs 66.6 PassMark/$), 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 9115 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 9115 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9115	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	164 FPS	266 FPS
medium	135 FPS	247 FPS
high	114 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	258 FPS
medium	116 FPS	215 FPS
high	93 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	179 FPS
medium	58 FPS	149 FPS
high	46 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9115	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	490 FPS	857 FPS
medium	436 FPS	737 FPS
high	338 FPS	580 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	493 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	722 FPS
medium	380 FPS	611 FPS
high	305 FPS	500 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	398 FPS
4K
low	264 FPS	396 FPS
medium	240 FPS	339 FPS
high	208 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	273 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9115	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	707 FPS	857 FPS
medium	592 FPS	857 FPS
high	538 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	478 FPS	857 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	857 FPS
medium	454 FPS	851 FPS
high	407 FPS	786 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	397 FPS	558 FPS
medium	318 FPS	479 FPS
high	281 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	362 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9115	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	860 FPS	857 FPS
medium	785 FPS	857 FPS
high	679 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	782 FPS
1440p
low	680 FPS	857 FPS
medium	601 FPS	760 FPS
high	516 FPS	669 FPS
ultra	447 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	495 FPS	618 FPS
medium	445 FPS	556 FPS
high	391 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	335 FPS	428 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9115 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

EPYC 9115

The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9115 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 9115 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The EPYC 9115 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9115 scores 48,343 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 34% lead for the EPYC 9115. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	EPYC 9115	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	5 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	4.4 GHz+69%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	48,343+41%	34,293
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9115 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9115 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the EPYC 9115 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9115) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9115) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the EPYC 9115 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9115) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	EPYC 9115	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	SP5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	6144	128 GB+2184433%
RAM Channels	12+500%	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+357%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the EPYC 9115 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	EPYC 9115	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9115 launched at $726 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. On MSRP ($726 vs $449), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $277 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9115 delivers 66.6 pts/$ vs 76.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 13.7% better value option.