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 9734

2023

Why buy it

✅+6.7% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 340W instead of 350W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $3,899 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,701 less on MSRP ($3,899 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 130.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($3,899 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (95,891 vs 102,286).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 9734

2023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

2023

Why buy it

✅+6.7% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 340W instead of 350W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,701 less on MSRP ($3,899 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 130.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($3,899 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $3,899 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (95,891 vs 102,286).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9734 better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is ahead with a 41.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9734 pulls ahead with 6.7% better PassMark. EPYC 9734 also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9734 is the better fit. You are getting 6.7% better PassMark, backed by 112 cores and 224 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

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

EPYC 9734 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9734 is 146.2% more expensive on MSRP at $9,600 MSRP versus $3,899 MSRP, and it gives you 6.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 41.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is also 130.8% better value on MSRP (24.6 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 7975WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 9734 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
1080p
low	163 FPS	314 FPS
medium	134 FPS	289 FPS
high	113 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	278 FPS
medium	114 FPS	231 FPS
high	90 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	158 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	191 FPS
medium	58 FPS	158 FPS
high	45 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
1080p
low	238 FPS	807 FPS
medium	211 FPS	688 FPS
high	174 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	467 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	666 FPS
medium	177 FPS	591 FPS
high	151 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	372 FPS
medium	112 FPS	335 FPS
high	97 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	268 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
1080p
low	650 FPS	891 FPS
medium	541 FPS	723 FPS
high	481 FPS	649 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	552 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	714 FPS
medium	418 FPS	580 FPS
high	365 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	508 FPS
medium	289 FPS	419 FPS
high	246 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	311 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
1080p
low	868 FPS	1116 FPS
medium	785 FPS	1002 FPS
high	672 FPS	879 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	792 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	872 FPS
medium	600 FPS	768 FPS
high	511 FPS	674 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	587 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	636 FPS
medium	439 FPS	568 FPS
high	384 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9734 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

EPYC 9734

The EPYC 9734 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 112 cores and 224 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 102,286 points. Launch price was $9,600.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,891 points. Launch price was $3,899.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9734 packs 112 cores / 224 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — a 55.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The EPYC 9734 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9734 scores 102,286 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX's 95,891 — a 6.5% lead for the EPYC 9734. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9734 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Cores / Threads	112 / 224+250%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3 GHz	5.3 GHz+77%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	4 GHz+82%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+100%	128 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Bergamo (2023)	Storm Peak (2023)
PassMark	102,286+7%	95,891
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	48,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,669
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	22,298

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9734 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9734) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9734) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX).

Feature	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+200%	2048 GB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9734) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9734 targets Data Center / High Density, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX rivals Xeon w7-3465X.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / High Density	Professional Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9734 launched at $9600 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX debuted at $3899. On MSRP ($9600 vs $3899), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is $5701 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9734 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX the 79.1% better value option.