EPYC 9275F vs Xeon 6740P
EPYC 9275F
Xeon 6740P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9275F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9275F | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9275F | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+26%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9275F and Xeon 6740P
EPYC 9275F
The EPYC 9275F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,620 points. Launch price was $3,439.
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 9275F packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740P has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 23.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9275F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9275F scores 84,620 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 6.9% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9275F vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 48 / 96+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+26% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+95% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 288 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm | Intel 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 84,620 | 90,684+7% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9275F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6000 on the EPYC 9275F versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P — the EPYC 9275F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9275F) vs 8 (Xeon 6740P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9275F) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the EPYC 9275F offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6000+119900% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 4 TB+69904967% |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | — | High-density Compute |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9275F launched at $3439 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. At current prices ($3439 vs $4650), the EPYC 9275F is $1211 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9275F delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the EPYC 9275F the 23.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3439-26% | $4650 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3439-26% | $4650 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.6+26% | 19.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2025 |
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