EPYC 7773X vs Xeon 6740P
EPYC 7773X
Xeon 6740P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) |
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 7773X and Xeon 6740P
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
Xeon 6740P
The Xeon 6740P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 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: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7773X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 7773X. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+33% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 768 MB (total)+167% | 288 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Milan-X (2022) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 91,340 | 90,684 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,536 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 45,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7773X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P — the Xeon 6740P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7773X) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the EPYC 7773X offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7773X) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Server | High-density Compute |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. At current prices ($8800 vs $4650), the Xeon 6740P is $4150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Xeon 6740P the 61.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8800 | $4650-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8800 | $4650-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.4 | 19.5+87% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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