EPYC 9454 vs Xeon 6740P
EPYC 9454
Xeon 6740P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9454 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($576) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9454 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+683%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($576) | ⚠️ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9454 and Xeon 6740P
EPYC 9454
The EPYC 9454 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.
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
Both the EPYC 9454 and Xeon 6740P share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9454 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 3% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.75 GHz+31% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 288 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm | Intel 3 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 87,961 | 90,684+3% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9454 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9454 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454) vs 8 (Xeon 6740P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the EPYC 9454 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+50% | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Data Center | High-density Compute |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. At current prices ($576 vs $4650), the EPYC 9454 is $4074 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 152.7 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the EPYC 9454 the 154.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5225 | $4650-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $576-88% | $4650 |
| Performance per Dollar | 152.7+683% | 19.5 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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