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 Embedded 8224P

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 96 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅242.9% more PCIe lanes (96 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 7900 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.2 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($855 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 7900 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 7900.

Ryzen 9 7900

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $426 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $855 MSRP).
✅Delivers 96.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 57.2 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $855 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 160W, a 95W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (Raphael), while EPYC Embedded 8224P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (48,168 vs 48,869).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC Embedded 8224P, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 96 PCIe lanes.

EPYC Embedded 8224P

2023

Ryzen 9 7900

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 96 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅242.9% more PCIe lanes (96 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $426 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $855 MSRP).
✅Delivers 96.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 57.2 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $855 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 160W, a 95W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (Raphael), while EPYC Embedded 8224P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 7900 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.2 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($855 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 7900 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 7900.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (48,168 vs 48,869).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC Embedded 8224P, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 96 PCIe lanes.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 7900 better than EPYC Embedded 8224P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC Embedded 8224P 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, EPYC Embedded 8224P is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 7900 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 9 7900 is $426 cheaper on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $855 MSRP, and it gives you a 31.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC Embedded 8224P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.5% better PassMark. It is also 96.4% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 57.2 PassMark/$), 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 9 7900 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 Embedded 8224P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 7900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Ryzen 9 7900
1080p
low	157 FPS	288 FPS
medium	129 FPS	259 FPS
high	108 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	270 FPS
medium	112 FPS	218 FPS
high	88 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	187 FPS
medium	57 FPS	151 FPS
high	44 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	101 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Ryzen 9 7900
1080p
low	392 FPS	706 FPS
medium	348 FPS	599 FPS
high	284 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	389 FPS
1440p
low	330 FPS	593 FPS
medium	299 FPS	522 FPS
high	252 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	335 FPS
medium	187 FPS	298 FPS
high	159 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	226 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Ryzen 9 7900
1080p
low	858 FPS	876 FPS
medium	771 FPS	699 FPS
high	745 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	668 FPS	518 FPS
1440p
low	662 FPS	702 FPS
medium	576 FPS	562 FPS
high	548 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	408 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	499 FPS
medium	343 FPS	414 FPS
high	306 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	312 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Ryzen 9 7900
1080p
low	1018 FPS	1125 FPS
medium	908 FPS	987 FPS
high	770 FPS	860 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	765 FPS
1440p
low	824 FPS	892 FPS
medium	708 FPS	774 FPS
high	597 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	580 FPS
4K
low	597 FPS	644 FPS
medium	521 FPS	570 FPS
high	449 FPS	503 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	434 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen 9 7900

EPYC Embedded 8224P

The EPYC Embedded 8224P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,869 points. Launch price was $800.

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

The EPYC Embedded 8224P packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7900 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC Embedded 8224P has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 8224P versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7900 — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7900 (base: 2.55 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The EPYC Embedded 8224P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7900 uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC Embedded 8224P scores 48,869 against the Ryzen 9 7900's 48,168 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC Embedded 8224P. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Ryzen 9 7900
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+100%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	3 GHz	5.4 GHz+80%
Base Clock	2.55 GHz	3.7 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	64 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Siena (2023−2024)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	48,869+1%	48,168
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	24,600
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,800
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC Embedded 8224P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 7900 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC Embedded 8224P versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7900 — the EPYC Embedded 8224P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC Embedded 8224P supports up to 1152 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 160% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 7900). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7900) — the EPYC Embedded 8224P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650,AMD A620 (Ryzen 9 7900).

Feature	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Ryzen 9 7900
Socket	SP6	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	1152	128 GB+11650744%
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	96+243%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 7900 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 Embedded 8224P) vs true (Ryzen 9 7900). The Ryzen 9 7900 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (Raphael)), while the EPYC Embedded 8224P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC Embedded 8224P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y; Ryzen 9 7900 rivals Core i9-13900.

Feature	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Ryzen 9 7900
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC Embedded 8224P launched at $855 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7900 debuted at $429. On MSRP ($855 vs $429), the Ryzen 9 7900 is $426 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC Embedded 8224P delivers 57.2 pts/$ vs 112.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 7900 — making the Ryzen 9 7900 the 65.1% better value option.