EPYC 7413 vs Xeon 6511P
EPYC 7413
Xeon 6511P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7413
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6511P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7413 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($815) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7413 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+79%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($815) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7413 and Xeon 6511P
EPYC 7413
The EPYC 7413 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.65 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 50,641 points. Launch price was $1,825.
Xeon 6511P
The Xeon 6511P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 51,286 points. Launch price was $815.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7413 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6511P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7413 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the EPYC 7413 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6511P — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6511P (base: 2.65 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 7413 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon 6511P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7413 scores 50,641 against the Xeon 6511P's 51,286 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon 6511P. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7413 vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6511P.
| Feature | EPYC 7413 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.65 GHz+15% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+78% | 72 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm+ | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 50,641 | 51,286+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7413 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6511P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7413 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6511P — the EPYC 7413 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7413) vs 136 (Xeon 6511P) — the Xeon 6511P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7413) and C741 (Xeon 6511P).
| Feature | EPYC 7413 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 136+6% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6511P targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7413 rivals Xeon Gold 6338; Xeon 6511P rivals EPYC 9684X.
| Feature | EPYC 7413 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7413 launched at $1825 MSRP, while the Xeon 6511P debuted at $815. At current prices ($450 vs $815), the EPYC 7413 is $365 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7413 delivers 112.5 pts/$ vs 62.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6511P — making the EPYC 7413 the 56.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7413 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1825 | $815-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-45% | $815 |
| Performance per Dollar | 112.5+79% | 62.9 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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