EPYC 7663 vs Xeon 6737P
EPYC 7663
Xeon 6737P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7663
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6737P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7663 | Xeon 6737P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,366) | ✅ More affordable ($4,995) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7663 | Xeon 6737P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,366) | ✅ More affordable ($4,995) |
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 7663 and Xeon 6737P
EPYC 7663
The EPYC 7663 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 82,120 points. Launch price was $6,366.
Xeon 6737P
The Xeon 6737P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 79,634 points. Launch price was $4,995.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7663 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon 6737P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7663 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7663 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6737P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 7663 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon 6737P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7663 scores 82,120 against the Xeon 6737P's 79,634 — a 3.1% lead for the EPYC 7663. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,370 vs 2,000, a 37.4% lead for the Xeon 6737P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,380 vs 45,000 (113.7% advantage for the Xeon 6737P). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7663 vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P.
| Feature | EPYC 7663 | Xeon 6737P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+75% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+78% | 144 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 | 82,120+3% | 79,634 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,370 | 2,000+46% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,380 | 45,000+263% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7663 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6737P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7663 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P — the Xeon 6737P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7663) vs 88 (Xeon 6737P) — the EPYC 7663 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7663) and C741 (Xeon 6737P).
| Feature | EPYC 7663 | Xeon 6737P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6737P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7663) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6737P). Primary use case: EPYC 7663 targets Server, Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7663 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005.
| Feature | EPYC 7663 | Xeon 6737P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7663 launched at $6366 MSRP, while the Xeon 6737P debuted at $4995. At current prices ($6366 vs $4995), the Xeon 6737P is $1371 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7663 delivers 12.9 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6737P — making the Xeon 6737P the 21.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7663 | Xeon 6737P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6366 | $4995-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6366 | $4995-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.9 | 15.9+23% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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