Xeon 6737P vs EPYC 9374F
Xeon 6737P
EPYC 9374F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6737P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9374F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6737P | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,995) | ✅ More affordable ($3,466) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6737P | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+48%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,995) | ✅ More affordable ($3,466) |
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 6737P and EPYC 9374F
Xeon 6737P
The Xeon 6737P 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 79,634 points. Launch price was $4,995.
EPYC 9374F
The EPYC 9374F 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: 82,009 points. Launch price was $4,850.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6737P and EPYC 9374F share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F — a 7.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The Xeon 6737P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 9374F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6737P scores 79,634 against the EPYC 9374F's 82,009 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 9374F. L3 cache: 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.85 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 144 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+78% |
| 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 | 79,634 | 82,009+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 45,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6737P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9374F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P versus 4800 on the EPYC 9374F — the EPYC 9374F supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6737P) vs 12 (EPYC 9374F). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6737P) vs 128 (EPYC 9374F) — the EPYC 9374F offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6737P) and SP5 (EPYC 9374F).
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+69904967% | 6144 |
| 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 6737P) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F). Primary use case: Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005; EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High Performance Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6737P launched at $4995 MSRP, while the EPYC 9374F debuted at $4850. At current prices ($4995 vs $3466), the EPYC 9374F is $1529 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6737P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 23.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9374F — making the EPYC 9374F the 39% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4995 | $4850-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4995 | $3466-31% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 23.7+49% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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