EPYC 9745 vs Xeon 6781P
EPYC 9745
Xeon 6781P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9745
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6781P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9745 | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,588) | ✅ More affordable ($8,960) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9745 | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,588) | ✅ More affordable ($8,960) |
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 9745 and Xeon 6781P
EPYC 9745
The EPYC 9745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 130,698 points. Launch price was $12,141.
Xeon 6781P
The Xeon 6781P 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 80 cores and 160 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 336 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 117,946 points. Launch price was $8,960.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9745 packs 128 cores / 256 threads, while the Xeon 6781P offers 80 cores / 160 threads — the EPYC 9745 has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9745 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6781P — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6781P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 9745 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon 6781P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9745 scores 130,698 against the Xeon 6781P's 117,946 — a 10.3% lead for the EPYC 9745. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9745 vs 336 MB (total) on the Xeon 6781P.
| Feature | EPYC 9745 | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 128 / 256+60% | 80 / 160 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 336 MB (total)+31% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 3 nm | Intel 3 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 130,698+11% | 117,946 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9745 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6781P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The EPYC 9745 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9745) vs 8 (Xeon 6781P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9745) vs 136 (Xeon 6781P) — the Xeon 6781P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 9745 | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | 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 9745) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6781P). Primary use case: EPYC 9745 targets Data Center / High Density, Xeon 6781P targets Data Center / Cloud Scale. Direct competitor: EPYC 9745 rivals Xeon 6980P; Xeon 6781P rivals EPYC 9655.
| Feature | EPYC 9745 | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Data Center / High Density | Data Center / Cloud Scale |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9745 launched at $12141 MSRP, while the Xeon 6781P debuted at $8960. At current prices ($10588 vs $8960), the Xeon 6781P is $1628 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9745 delivers 12.3 pts/$ vs 13.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6781P — making the Xeon 6781P the 6.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9745 | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $12141 | $8960-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10588 | $8960-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.3 | 13.2+7% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2025 |
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