EPYC 7742 vs Ryzen 9 9900X
The EPYC 7742 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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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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compare_arrowsWhich is better, EPYC 7742 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 11% faster than the EPYC 7742 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 63/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than EPYC 7742?expand_more
11% 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 7742 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 7742 and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: EPYC 7742 scores 63/100, 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 7742 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 7742 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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