EPYC 9654P vs Xeon 6747P
EPYC 9654P
Xeon 6747P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9654P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6747P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9654P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5,345) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9654P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5,345) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
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 9654P and Xeon 6747P
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 6747P
The Xeon 6747P 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 101,685 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9654P packs 96 cores / 192 threads, while the Xeon 6747P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9654P has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9654P versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon 6747P — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6747P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9654P uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6747P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9654P scores 116,324 against the Xeon 6747P's 101,685 — a 13.4% lead for the EPYC 9654P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,025 vs 2,000, a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 9654P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 23,214 vs 45,000 (63.9% advantage for the Xeon 6747P). L3 cache: 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9654P vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6747P.
| Feature | EPYC 9654P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 96 / 192+100% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| 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+14% | 101,685 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,025+1% | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 23,214 | 45,000+94% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9654P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6747P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon 6747P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9654P) vs 8 (Xeon 6747P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9654P) vs 88 (Xeon 6747P) — the EPYC 9654P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9654P) and C741 (Xeon 6747P).
| Feature | EPYC 9654P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| 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% | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9654P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6747P). Primary use case: EPYC 9654P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Xeon 6747P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9654P rivals Xeon 8490H; Xeon 6747P rivals EPYC 9555.
| Feature | EPYC 9654P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Data Center / Single Socket | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9654P launched at $10625 MSRP, while the Xeon 6747P debuted at $6497. At current prices ($5345 vs $6497), the EPYC 9654P is $1152 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9654P delivers 21.8 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon 6747P — making the EPYC 9654P the 32.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9654P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10625 | $6497-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5345-18% | $6497 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.8+39% | 15.7 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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