EPYC 7713 vs Xeon 6780E
EPYC 7713
Xeon 6780E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7713
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7713 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7713 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+527%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) |
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 7713 and Xeon 6780E
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 6780E
The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7713 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.68 GHz on the EPYC 7713 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 20.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 7713 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7713 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7713 scores 83,018 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 4.4% lead for the Xeon 6780E. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7713 vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.
| Feature | EPYC 7713 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 144 / 144+125% |
| Boost Clock | 3.68 GHz+23% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+137% | 108 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+700% |
| Process | 7 nm+ | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 83,018 | 86,734+4% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7713 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6780E 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 6780E — the EPYC 7713 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7713 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7713) vs 88 (Xeon 6780E) — the EPYC 7713 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 7713 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4 TB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7713) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E). Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 7713 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.
| Feature | EPYC 7713 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, SEV | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | — | Cloud Native Compute |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7713 launched at $7060 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. At current prices ($1299 vs $8513), the EPYC 7713 is $7214 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7713 delivers 63.9 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the EPYC 7713 the 145% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7713 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7060-38% | $11350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1299-85% | $8513 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.9+526% | 10.2 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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