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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 9734

2023

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (102,286 vs 106,263).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 25.9 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $4,099 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +40.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,501 less on MSRP ($4,099 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 143.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.9 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,099 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 9734

2023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

2025

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +40.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,501 less on MSRP ($4,099 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 143.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.9 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,099 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (102,286 vs 106,263).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 25.9 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $4,099 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX better than EPYC 9734?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 40.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 3.9% 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 9975WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 40.7% 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 9975WX is the better fit. You are getting 3.9% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is $5,501 cheaper on MSRP at $4,099 MSRP versus $9,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 40.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 143.3% better value on MSRP (25.9 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 Threadripper PRO 9975WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023), more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 112/224, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 9975WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
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 9975WX
1080p
low	238 FPS	818 FPS
medium	211 FPS	697 FPS
high	174 FPS	542 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	674 FPS
medium	177 FPS	599 FPS
high	151 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	377 FPS
medium	112 FPS	339 FPS
high	97 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	271 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
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 9975WX
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

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9734 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

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 9975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 106,263 points. Launch price was $4,099.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9734 packs 112 cores / 224 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The EPYC 9734 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9734 scores 102,286 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX's 106,263 — a 3.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9734 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Cores / Threads	112 / 224+250%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3 GHz	5.4 GHz+80%
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	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Bergamo (2023)	Shimada Peak (2025)
PassMark	102,286	106,263+4%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	83,982
Geekbench 6 Single	—	3,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	31,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9734 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 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 9975WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9734) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX).

Feature	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-6400
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 9975WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9734 targets Data Center / High Density, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX rivals Xeon w7-3465X.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / High Density	High-end Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9734 launched at $9600 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX debuted at $4099. On MSRP ($9600 vs $4099), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is $5501 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9734 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 25.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX the 83.5% better value option.