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 4464P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,185 vs 48,168).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 7900.

Ryzen 9 7900

2023

Why buy it

✅+2.1% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4464P.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4464P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

EPYC 4464P

2024

Ryzen 9 7900

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+2.1% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4464P.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,185 vs 48,168).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 7900.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4464P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 7900 better than EPYC 4464P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4464P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 9 7900 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, Ryzen 9 7900 is the better fit. You are getting 2.1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

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

Ryzen 9 7900 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 9 7900 is in basically the same MSRP band at $429 MSRP versus $429 MSRP, and it gives you 2.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 4464P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 19.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 2.1% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 110.0 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 4464P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 4464P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 7900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 7900
1080p
low	252 FPS	288 FPS
medium	231 FPS	259 FPS
high	200 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	270 FPS
medium	183 FPS	218 FPS
high	153 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	187 FPS
medium	127 FPS	151 FPS
high	100 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	101 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 7900
1080p
low	585 FPS	706 FPS
medium	493 FPS	599 FPS
high	385 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	389 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	593 FPS
medium	444 FPS	522 FPS
high	352 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	297 FPS	335 FPS
medium	268 FPS	298 FPS
high	238 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	226 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 7900
1080p
low	1025 FPS	876 FPS
medium	1114 FPS	699 FPS
high	1037 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	875 FPS	518 FPS
1440p
low	938 FPS	702 FPS
medium	832 FPS	562 FPS
high	751 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	650 FPS	408 FPS
4K
low	573 FPS	499 FPS
medium	492 FPS	414 FPS
high	442 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	312 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 7900
1080p
low	1180 FPS	1125 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	987 FPS
high	942 FPS	860 FPS
ultra	828 FPS	765 FPS
1440p
low	1000 FPS	892 FPS
medium	873 FPS	774 FPS
high	748 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	634 FPS	580 FPS
4K
low	678 FPS	644 FPS
medium	594 FPS	570 FPS
high	525 FPS	503 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	434 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4464P and Ryzen 9 7900

EPYC 4464P

The EPYC 4464P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,185 points. Launch price was $399.

Ryzen 9 7900

The Ryzen 9 7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 48,168 points. Launch price was $429.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 4464P and Ryzen 9 7900 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4464P versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7900 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The EPYC 4464P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7900 uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4464P scores 47,185 against the Ryzen 9 7900's 48,168 — a 2.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 7900. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4464P vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7900.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 7900
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	47,185	48,168+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	24,600
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,800
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,000

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the EPYC 4464P versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7900 — the EPYC 4464P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM5,FL1 (EPYC 4464P) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650,AMD A620 (Ryzen 9 7900).

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 7900
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5200+103900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	128	128 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4464P) vs true (Ryzen 9 7900). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4464P) and Radeon Graphics (Raphael) (Ryzen 9 7900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4464P rivals Core i9-13900; Ryzen 9 7900 rivals Core i9-13900.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Ryzen 9 7900
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4464P launched at $429 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7900 debuted at $429. On MSRP ($429 vs $429), the Ryzen 9 7900 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4464P delivers 110.0 pts/$ vs 112.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 7900 — making the Ryzen 9 7900 the 2.1% better value option.