EPYC 9554 vs Xeon 6741P
EPYC 9554
Xeon 6741P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9554
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6741P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9554 | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,795) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,780) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9554 | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+40%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,795) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,780) |
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 9554 and Xeon 6741P
EPYC 9554
The EPYC 9554 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.75 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): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 104,336 points. Launch price was $9,087.
Xeon 6741P
The Xeon 6741P 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 2.5 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 100,660 points. Launch price was $4,421.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9554 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6741P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9554 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.75 GHz on the EPYC 9554 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P — a 1.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6741P (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9554 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6741P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9554 scores 104,336 against the Xeon 6741P's 100,660 — a 3.6% lead for the EPYC 9554. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9554 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P.
| Feature | EPYC 9554 | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+33% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.75 GHz | 3.8 GHz+1% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+24% | 2.5 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 | 104,336+4% | 100,660 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 3,195 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9554 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6741P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9554 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9554) vs 8 (Xeon 6741P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9554) vs 136 (Xeon 6741P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 9554 | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 136+6% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9554) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P). Primary use case: EPYC 9554 targets Data Center, Xeon 6741P targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9554 rivals Xeon 8468; Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555.
| Feature | EPYC 9554 | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Data Center | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9554 launched at $9087 MSRP, while the Xeon 6741P debuted at $4421. At current prices ($2795 vs $3780), the EPYC 9554 is $985 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9554 delivers 37.3 pts/$ vs 26.6 pts/$ for the Xeon 6741P — making the EPYC 9554 the 33.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9554 | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9087 | $4421-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2795-26% | $3780 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.3+40% | 26.6 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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