EPYC 7773X vs Xeon 6780E
EPYC 7773X
Xeon 6780E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) | ✅ More affordable ($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 7773X and Xeon 6780E
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 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 7773X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 15.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 7773X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 5.2% lead for the EPYC 7773X. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 144 / 144+125% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 768 MB (total)+611% | 108 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+700% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Milan-X (2022) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 91,340+5% | 86,734 |
| 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 6780E 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 6780E — the Xeon 6780E 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 6780E) — the EPYC 7773X offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6780E). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cloud Native Compute |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. At current prices ($8800 vs $8513), the Xeon 6780E is $287 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the EPYC 7773X the 1.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8800-22% | $11350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8800 | $8513-3% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.4+2% | 10.2 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2024 |
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