Xeon 6710E vs EPYC 7543
Xeon 6710E
EPYC 7543
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6710E
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7543
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6710E | EPYC 7543 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($344) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($468) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6710E | EPYC 7543 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($344) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($468) |
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 6710E and EPYC 7543
Xeon 6710E
The Xeon 6710E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 61,404 points. Launch price was $2,749.
EPYC 7543
The EPYC 7543 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,952 points. Launch price was $3,761.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6710E packs 64 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7543 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon 6710E has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6710E versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7543 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 7543 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon 6710E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 7543 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon 6710E scores 61,404 against the EPYC 7543's 62,952 — a 2.5% lead for the EPYC 7543. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6710E vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon 6710E | EPYC 7543 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 64+100% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 61,404 | 62,952+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,225 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6710E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7543 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Xeon 6710E versus 3200 on the EPYC 7543 — the EPYC 7543 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6710E) vs 128 (EPYC 7543) — the EPYC 7543 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6710E) and SP3 (EPYC 7543).
| Feature | Xeon 6710E | EPYC 7543 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6710E supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6710E targets High Efficiency Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6710E rivals EPYC 9534; EPYC 7543 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon 6710E | EPYC 7543 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High Efficiency Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6710E launched at $1565 MSRP, while the EPYC 7543 debuted at $10257. At current prices ($344 vs $468), the Xeon 6710E is $124 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6710E delivers 178.5 pts/$ vs 134.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 7543 — making the Xeon 6710E the 28.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6710E | EPYC 7543 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1565-85% | $10257 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $344-26% | $468 |
| Performance per Dollar | 178.5+33% | 134.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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