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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

EPYC 9684X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D

The EPYC 9684X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 5386% more expensive – $14756 vs $285.94
  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 5 months newer
  • Up to 5386% cheaper – $285.94 vs $14756
  • Up to 7369% 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.

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Ryzen 5 7500X3D ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

EPYC 9684X has 90 more cores.

Threadshelp

EPYC 9684X has 180 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
AMD EPYC 9684X Logo
EPYC 9684X
1152 MB

EPYC 9684X has 1056 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9684X Logo
EPYC 9684X
2.55 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a 57% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9684X Logo
EPYC 9684X
3.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D draws 335W less power.

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SP5
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AM5
Genoa-X
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics 128SP
4800 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, EPYC 9684X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D. It's 17% faster than the EPYC 9684X on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 60/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7500X3D than EPYC 9684X?expand_more
17% 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 9684X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 7500X3D 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 9684X and Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
Performance: EPYC 9684X scores 60/100, Ryzen 5 7500X3D 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 9684X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D 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 9684X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D 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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