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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

EPYC 9634 vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The EPYC 9634 is slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 2770% more expensive – $10304 vs $302.99
  • Up to 33% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 9 months newer
  • Up to 2770% cheaper – $302.99 vs $10304
  • Up to 3709% better value for money

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.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 8 points higher.

Coreshelp

EPYC 9634 has 76 more cores.

Threadshelp

EPYC 9634 has 152 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
AMD EPYC 9634 Logo
EPYC 9634
384 MB

EPYC 9634 has 352 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9634 Logo
EPYC 9634
2.25 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 69% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9634 Logo
EPYC 9634
3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X boosts 49% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 9700X draws 225W less power.

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SP5
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AM5
Genoa
Codenamehelp
Granite Ridge
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics 128SP
4800 MHz (DDR5)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, EPYC 9634 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 12% faster than the EPYC 9634 on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 65/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than EPYC 9634?expand_more
12% 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 9634 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 73/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between EPYC 9634 and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: EPYC 9634 scores 65/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 73/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the EPYC 9634 or Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9634 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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