EPYC 7713 vs Xeon 6737P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7713

64 Cores128 Thrd225 WWMax: 3.68 GHz2021

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Xeon 6737P

32 Cores64 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7713

64 / 128

83,018

+4.2%

Ryzen 9 5950X

Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon 6737P

32 / 64

79,634

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7713

2021

Why buy it

✅+4.2% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅Draws 225W instead of 270W, a 45W 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 6737P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 15.9 PassMark/$ ($7,060 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6737P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,065 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $7,060 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($4,995 MSRP vs $7,060 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (79,634 vs 83,018).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).
❌20% higher power demand at 270W vs 225W.

EPYC 7713

2021

Xeon 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅+4.2% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅Draws 225W instead of 270W, a 45W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,065 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $7,060 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($4,995 MSRP vs $7,060 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6737P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 15.9 PassMark/$ ($7,060 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6737P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (79,634 vs 83,018).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).
❌20% higher power demand at 270W vs 225W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6737P better than EPYC 7713?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6737P is ahead with a 18.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7713 pulls ahead with 4.2% better PassMark. EPYC 7713 also has the bigger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7713 is the better fit. You are getting 4.2% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).

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

Xeon 6737P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6737P is $2,065 cheaper on MSRP at $4,995 MSRP versus $7,060 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7713 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 4.2% better PassMark. It is also 35.6% better value on MSRP (15.9 vs 11.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon 6737P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of SP3, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7713 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6737P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7713	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	195 FPS	190 FPS
medium	159 FPS	166 FPS
high	129 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	160 FPS	156 FPS
medium	125 FPS	132 FPS
high	97 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	71 FPS
medium	60 FPS	63 FPS
high	47 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7713	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	267 FPS	520 FPS
medium	235 FPS	460 FPS
high	193 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	425 FPS
medium	198 FPS	383 FPS
high	167 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	262 FPS
medium	124 FPS	239 FPS
high	112 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7713	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	837 FPS	883 FPS
medium	698 FPS	813 FPS
high	650 FPS	768 FPS
ultra	574 FPS	677 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	756 FPS
medium	500 FPS	692 FPS
high	459 FPS	650 FPS
ultra	401 FPS	581 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	510 FPS
medium	336 FPS	429 FPS
high	300 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	318 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7713	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	975 FPS	984 FPS
medium	883 FPS	886 FPS
high	758 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	665 FPS
1440p
low	752 FPS	805 FPS
medium	654 FPS	701 FPS
high	558 FPS	604 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	540 FPS	581 FPS
medium	479 FPS	521 FPS
high	420 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	397 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7713 and Xeon 6737P

EPYC 7713

The EPYC 7713 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.68 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 83,018 points. Launch price was $7,060.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7713 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6737P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7713 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.68 GHz on the EPYC 7713 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6737P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 7713 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon 6737P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7713 scores 83,018 against the Xeon 6737P's 79,634 — a 4.2% lead for the EPYC 7713. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7713 vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P.

Feature	EPYC 7713	Xeon 6737P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+100%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.68 GHz	4 GHz+9%
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	83,018+4%	79,634
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	45,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7713 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 3200 on the EPYC 7713 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P — the EPYC 7713 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 7713) vs 88 (Xeon 6737P) — the EPYC 7713 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7713) and C741 (Xeon 6737P).

Feature	EPYC 7713	Xeon 6737P
Socket	SP3	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+63900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6737P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7713) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6737P). Primary use case: Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7713 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005.

Feature	EPYC 7713	Xeon 6737P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7713 launched at $7060 MSRP, while the Xeon 6737P debuted at $4995. On MSRP ($7060 vs $4995), the Xeon 6737P is $2065 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7713 delivers 11.8 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6737P — making the Xeon 6737P the 30.2% better value option.