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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

EPYC 7642 vs Ryzen 9 9900X

The EPYC 7642 is slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 33% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 1 month newer
  • Available for $328.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 9 9900X ranks 9 points higher.

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EPYC 7642 has 36 more cores.

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EPYC 7642 has 72 more threads.

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EPYC 7642
256 MB

EPYC 7642 has 192 MB more L3 cache.

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EPYC 7642
2.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 83% higher base clock.

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AMD EPYC 7642 Logo
EPYC 7642
3.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X boosts 65% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X draws 105W less power.

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AM5
Rome
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Granite Ridge
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Radeon Graphics 128SP
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, EPYC 7642 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 15% faster than the EPYC 7642 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 61/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than EPYC 7642?expand_more
15% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, EPYC 7642 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between EPYC 7642 and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: EPYC 7642 scores 61/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the EPYC 7642 or Ryzen 9 9900X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the EPYC 7642 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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