EPYC 9654P vs Xeon 6741P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9654P

96 Cores192 Thrd360 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2022

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Xeon 6741P

48 Cores96 Thrd300 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9654P

96 / 192

116,324

+15.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

Xeon 6741P

48 / 96

100,660

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 9654P

2022

Why buy it

✅+15.6% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 288 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6741P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($10,625 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.

Xeon 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,204 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $10,625 MSRP).
✅Delivers 108.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 10.9 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $10,625 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.
✅6.3% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 128) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (100,660 vs 116,324).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (288 MB vs 384 MB).

EPYC 9654P

2022

Xeon 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅+15.6% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 288 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,204 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $10,625 MSRP).
✅Delivers 108.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 10.9 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $10,625 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.
✅6.3% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 128) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6741P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($10,625 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (100,660 vs 116,324).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (288 MB vs 384 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6741P better than EPYC 9654P?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6741P is ahead with a 16.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9654P pulls ahead with 15.6% better PassMark. EPYC 9654P also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 288 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9654P is the better fit. You are getting 15.6% better PassMark, backed by 96 cores and 192 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 288 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon 6741P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6741P is $6,204 cheaper on MSRP at $4,421 MSRP versus $10,625 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9654P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 15.6% better PassMark. It is also 108.0% better value on MSRP (22.8 vs 10.9 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon 6741P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 9654P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6741P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9654P	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	170 FPS	187 FPS
medium	141 FPS	165 FPS
high	122 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	155 FPS
medium	119 FPS	131 FPS
high	97 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	70 FPS
medium	59 FPS	63 FPS
high	47 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9654P	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	524 FPS	520 FPS
medium	457 FPS	460 FPS
high	365 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	425 FPS
medium	385 FPS	383 FPS
high	317 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	262 FPS
medium	241 FPS	239 FPS
high	211 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9654P	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	671 FPS	849 FPS
medium	560 FPS	768 FPS
high	522 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	454 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	737 FPS
medium	425 FPS	662 FPS
high	389 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	376 FPS	493 FPS
medium	293 FPS	402 FPS
high	262 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9654P	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	902 FPS	978 FPS
medium	822 FPS	883 FPS
high	708 FPS	763 FPS
ultra	623 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	800 FPS
medium	631 FPS	698 FPS
high	540 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	514 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	574 FPS
medium	464 FPS	516 FPS
high	407 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9654P and Xeon 6741P

EPYC 9654P

The EPYC 9654P 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 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 384 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: 116,324 points. Launch price was $10,625.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9654P packs 96 cores / 192 threads, while the Xeon 6741P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9654P has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9654P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6741P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9654P 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 9654P scores 116,324 against the Xeon 6741P's 100,660 — a 14.4% lead for the EPYC 9654P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,025 vs 3,195, a 44.8% lead for the Xeon 6741P that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9654P vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P.

Feature	EPYC 9654P	Xeon 6741P
Cores / Threads	96 / 192+100%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	384 MB (total)+33%	288 MB (total)
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	116,324+16%	100,660
Geekbench 6 Single	2,025	3,195+58%
Geekbench 6 Multi	23,214	—

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9654P 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 9654P supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9654P) vs 8 (Xeon 6741P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9654P) vs 136 (Xeon 6741P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 9654P	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	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	136+6%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9654P) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P). Primary use case: EPYC 9654P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Xeon 6741P targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9654P rivals Xeon 8490H; Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555.

Feature	EPYC 9654P	Xeon 6741P
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	Data Center

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9654P launched at $10625 MSRP, while the Xeon 6741P debuted at $4421. On MSRP ($10625 vs $4421), the Xeon 6741P is $6204 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9654P delivers 10.9 pts/$ vs 22.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6741P — making the Xeon 6741P the 70.1% better value option.