Xeon 6737P vs Ryzen 9 5900X
Xeon 6737P
Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6737P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6737P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,995) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6737P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+598%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,995) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
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 Ryzen 9 5900X
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.
Ryzen 9 5900X
The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6737P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon 6737P has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon 6737P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6737P scores 79,634 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 68.6% lead for the Xeon 6737P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,000 vs 2,174, a 8.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 45,000 vs 11,888 (116.4% advantage for the Xeon 6737P). L3 cache: 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+167% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 144 MB (total)+125% | 64 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 79,634+104% | 38,955 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 21,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000 | 2,174+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 45,000+279% | 11,888 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6737P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 5900X — the Xeon 6737P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6737P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6737P) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 5900X). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6737P) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 5900X) — the Xeon 6737P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6737P) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 9 5900X).
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+3100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+267% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 5900X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon 6737P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6737P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900X). Primary use case: Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server, Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005; Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High Performance Server | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6737P launched at $4995 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($4995 vs $350), the Ryzen 9 5900X is $4645 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6737P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Ryzen 9 5900X the 149.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4995 | $549-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4995 | $350-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 111.3+600% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2020 |
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