Xeon 6511P vs EPYC 9174F
Xeon 6511P
EPYC 9174F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6511P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9174F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($815) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2668%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($815) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 Xeon 6511P and EPYC 9174F
Xeon 6511P
The Xeon 6511P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 51,286 points. Launch price was $815.
EPYC 9174F
The EPYC 9174F 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 52,249 points. Launch price was $3,850.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6511P and EPYC 9174F share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6511P versus 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9174F — a 4.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9174F (base: 2.3 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Xeon 6511P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 9174F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6511P scores 51,286 against the EPYC 9174F's 52,249 — a 1.9% lead for the EPYC 9174F. L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6511P vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9174F.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+78% |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+256% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-40% | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 51,286 | 52,249+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6511P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9174F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6511P versus 4800 on the EPYC 9174F — the EPYC 9174F supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9174F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6511P) vs 12 (EPYC 9174F). PCIe lanes: 136 (Xeon 6511P) vs 128 (EPYC 9174F) — the Xeon 6511P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6511P) and SP5 (EPYC 9174F).
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+69904967% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 136+6% | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6511P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6511P rivals EPYC 9684X; EPYC 9174F rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6511P launched at $815 MSRP, while the EPYC 9174F debuted at $194. At current prices ($815 vs $30), the EPYC 9174F is $785 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6511P delivers 62.9 pts/$ vs 1741.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9174F — making the EPYC 9174F the 186.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 9174F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $815 | $194-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $815 | $30-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.9 | 1741.6+2669% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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