Xeon 6730P vs EPYC 7662
Xeon 6730P
EPYC 7662
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6730P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7662
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6730P | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,726) | ✅ More affordable ($1,266) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6730P | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+187%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,726) | ✅ More affordable ($1,266) |
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 6730P and EPYC 7662
Xeon 6730P
The Xeon 6730P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 74,113 points. Launch price was $3,726.
EPYC 7662
The EPYC 7662 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-02-19. It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 32 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 72,298 points. Launch price was $6,700.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6730P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7662 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7662 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6730P versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7662 — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6730P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6730P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 7662 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6730P scores 74,113 against the EPYC 7662's 72,298 — a 2.5% lead for the Xeon 6730P. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6730P vs 256 MB on the EPYC 7662.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 64 / 128+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+15% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+13% | 256 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 32 MB+1500% |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 74,113+3% | 72,298 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6730P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7662 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6730P versus 3200 on the EPYC 7662 — the Xeon 6730P supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon 6730P) vs 128 (EPYC 7662) — the EPYC 7662 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6730P) and SP3 (EPYC 7662).
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+100% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6730P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6730P) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7662). Direct competitor: Xeon 6730P rivals EPYC 9354; EPYC 7662 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, TDX | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6730P launched at $3726 MSRP, while the EPYC 7662 debuted at $6150. At current prices ($3726 vs $1266), the EPYC 7662 is $2460 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6730P delivers 19.9 pts/$ vs 57.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 7662 — making the EPYC 7662 the 96.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3726-39% | $6150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3726 | $1266-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.9 | 57.1+187% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2020 |
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