Xeon 6517P vs EPYC 9115
Xeon 6517P
EPYC 9115
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6517P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6517P | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,195) | ✅ More affordable ($726) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6517P | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+63%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,195) | ✅ More affordable ($726) |
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 6517P and EPYC 9115
Xeon 6517P
The Xeon 6517P 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 3.2 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): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 48,810 points. Launch price was $1,195.
EPYC 9115
The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6517P and EPYC 9115 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6517P versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6517P (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon 6517P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 9115 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6517P scores 48,810 against the EPYC 9115's 48,343 — a 1% lead for the Xeon 6517P. L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6517P vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+2% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total)+13% | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 48,810 | 48,343 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6517P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9115 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6517P versus 4800 on the EPYC 9115 — the Xeon 6517P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6517P) vs 12 (EPYC 9115). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6517P) vs 128 (EPYC 9115) — the EPYC 9115 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6517P) and SP5 (EPYC 9115).
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+33% | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6517P) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115). Direct competitor: Xeon 6517P rivals EPYC 9554; EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6517P launched at $1195 MSRP, while the EPYC 9115 debuted at $726. At current prices ($1195 vs $726), the EPYC 9115 is $469 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6517P delivers 40.8 pts/$ vs 66.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9115 — making the EPYC 9115 the 47.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1195 | $726-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1195 | $726-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.8 | 66.6+63% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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