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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

EPYC 9734 vs Ryzen 9 9900X

The EPYC 9734 is quite a bit 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 1824% more expensive – $9600 vs $328.99
  • Up to 42% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 2 months newer
  • Up to 1824% cheaper – $328.99 vs $9600
  • Up to 2639% 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 9 9900X ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

EPYC 9734 has 100 more cores.

Threadshelp

EPYC 9734 has 200 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
AMD EPYC 9734 Logo
EPYC 9734
256 MB

EPYC 9734 has 192 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD EPYC 9734 Logo
EPYC 9734
2.2 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X boosts 87% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X draws 220W less power.

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SP5
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AM5
Bergamo
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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 9734 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 25% faster than the EPYC 9734 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 57/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than EPYC 9734?expand_more
25% 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 9734 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 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between EPYC 9734 and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: EPYC 9734 scores 57/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the EPYC 9734 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 9734 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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