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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 74F3

2021

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Costs $424 less on MSRP ($913 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.4 vs 46.6 PassMark/$ ($913 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Draws 240W instead of 280W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (60,666 vs 62,261).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 46.6 vs 66.4 PassMark/$ ($1,337 MSRP vs $913 MSRP).
❌16.7% higher power demand at 280W vs 240W.

EPYC 74F3

2021

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Costs $424 less on MSRP ($913 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.4 vs 46.6 PassMark/$ ($913 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Draws 240W instead of 280W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (60,666 vs 62,261).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 46.6 vs 66.4 PassMark/$ ($1,337 MSRP vs $913 MSRP).
❌16.7% higher power demand at 280W vs 240W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX better than EPYC 74F3?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is the better fit. You are getting 2.6% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 74F3 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is 46.4% more expensive on MSRP at $1,337 MSRP versus $913 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 74F3 is also 42.7% better value on MSRP (66.4 vs 46.6 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 24/48. 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 74F3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 74F3	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
1080p
low	170 FPS	183 FPS
medium	141 FPS	149 FPS
high	120 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	160 FPS
medium	120 FPS	127 FPS
high	95 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	73 FPS
medium	59 FPS	61 FPS
high	47 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 74F3	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
1080p
low	507 FPS	579 FPS
medium	443 FPS	499 FPS
high	354 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	485 FPS
medium	373 FPS	425 FPS
high	308 FPS	338 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	257 FPS	304 FPS
medium	234 FPS	270 FPS
high	205 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	202 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 74F3	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
1080p
low	725 FPS	681 FPS
medium	619 FPS	564 FPS
high	572 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	504 FPS	425 FPS
1440p
low	543 FPS	570 FPS
medium	461 FPS	479 FPS
high	419 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	400 FPS	417 FPS
medium	322 FPS	333 FPS
high	284 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	234 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 74F3	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
1080p
low	937 FPS	1020 FPS
medium	854 FPS	917 FPS
high	731 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	664 FPS
1440p
low	744 FPS	802 FPS
medium	651 FPS	701 FPS
high	554 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	496 FPS
4K
low	537 FPS	559 FPS
medium	482 FPS	504 FPS
high	420 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	373 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 74F3 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

EPYC 74F3

The EPYC 74F3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 60,666 points. Launch price was $2,900.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-07-14. It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,261 points. Launch price was $4,499.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 74F3 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the EPYC 74F3 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The EPYC 74F3 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 74F3 scores 60,666 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX's 62,261 — a 2.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 74F3 vs 128 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX.

Feature	EPYC 74F3	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	32 / 64+33%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+100%	128 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm+	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	60,666	62,261+3%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	42,986
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,260
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	25,211

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 74F3 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 74F3 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX — the EPYC 74F3 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 74F3 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 74F3) and AMD WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX).

Feature	EPYC 74F3	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Socket	SP3	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+79900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	2048 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 74F3) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX). Direct competitor: EPYC 74F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX rivals Xeon W-3375.

Feature	EPYC 74F3	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 74F3 launched at $913 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX debuted at $1337. On MSRP ($913 vs $1337), the EPYC 74F3 is $424 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 74F3 delivers 66.4 pts/$ vs 46.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX — making the EPYC 74F3 the 35.2% better value option.