EPYC 7551P vs Xeon 6724P

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EPYC 7551P

32 Cores64 Thrd180 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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Xeon 6724P

16 Cores32 Thrd210 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2025

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EPYC 7551P vs Xeon 6724P Performance Spectrum

EPYC 7551P

32 / 64

38,111

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon 6724P

16 / 32

38,061

0.0%

About PassMark

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EPYC 7551P vs Xeon 6724P FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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EPYC 7551P vs Xeon 6724P: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 7551P

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,522 less on MSRP ($2,100 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.1 vs 10.5 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 210W, a 30W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6724P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6724P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6724P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (38,061 vs 38,111).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.5 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
❌16.7% higher power demand at 210W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7551P better than Xeon 6724P?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Xeon 6724P is ahead with a 19.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7551P pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7551P is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7551P is the better buy right now. EPYC 7551P comes in $1,522 cheaper on MSRP at $2,100 MSRP versus $3,622 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The compromise is that Xeon 6724P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 19.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 72.7% better value on MSRP (18.1 vs 10.5 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon 6724P makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of TR4. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 7551P vs Xeon 6724P Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

EPYC 7551P

The EPYC 7551P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,111 points. Launch price was $2,100.

Xeon 6724P

The Xeon 6724P 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7551P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6724P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7551P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551P versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Xeon 6724P (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7551P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 6724P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7551P scores 38,111 against the Xeon 6724P's 38,061 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 7551P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551P vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+100%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.3 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.6 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	72 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+25500%	2 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 3 nm-79%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	38,111	38,061
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,800
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	25,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7551P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6724P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7551P versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6724P — the Xeon 6724P supports 140.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6724P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7551P) vs 88 (Xeon 6724P) — the EPYC 7551P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7551P) and C741 (Xeon 6724P).

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
Socket	TR4	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	2666	DDR5-6400+140%
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	4096 GB+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7551P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6724P). Primary use case: Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7551P rivals Xeon Platinum 8160; Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

At launch, the EPYC 7551P was priced at $2100, while the Xeon 6724P came in at $3622. On launch pricing ($2100 vs $3622), EPYC 7551P was $1522 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7551P delivers 18.1 pts/$ vs 10.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6724P — making the EPYC 7551P the 53.3% better value option.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
MSRP	$2100-42%	$3622
Performance per Dollar	18.1+72%	10.5
Release Date	2017	2025

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