EPYC 9534 vs Xeon 6740P
EPYC 9534
Xeon 6740P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9534
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9534 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,999) | ⚠️ 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 9534 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+52%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,999) | ⚠️ 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 9534 and Xeon 6740P
EPYC 9534
The EPYC 9534 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 89,077 points. Launch price was $8,803.
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 9534 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9534 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9534 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9534 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 9534 scores 89,077 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9534 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | EPYC 9534 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+33% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.45 GHz+17% | 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 | 89,077 | 90,684+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,650 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9534 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 9534 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9534) vs 8 (Xeon 6740P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9534) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the EPYC 9534 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 9534 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+50% | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9534) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: EPYC 9534 targets Server, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 9534 rivals Xeon Platinum 8470; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | EPYC 9534 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Server | High-density Compute |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9534 launched at $8803 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. At current prices ($2999 vs $4650), the EPYC 9534 is $1651 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9534 delivers 29.7 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the EPYC 9534 the 41.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9534 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8803 | $4650-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2999-36% | $4650 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.7+52% | 19.5 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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