Xeon 6740E vs EPYC 7713P
Xeon 6740E
EPYC 7713P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740E
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7713P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740E | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,949) | ✅ More affordable ($2,443) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740E | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+73%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,949) | ✅ More affordable ($2,443) |
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 6740E and EPYC 7713P
Xeon 6740E
The Xeon 6740E 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 96 cores and 96 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): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 76,167 points. Launch price was $5,265.
EPYC 7713P
The EPYC 7713P 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.68 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: 81,582 points. Launch price was $5,010.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6740E packs 96 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 7713P offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E versus 3.68 GHz on the EPYC 7713P — a 14% clock advantage for the EPYC 7713P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6740E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 7713P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740E scores 76,167 against the EPYC 7713P's 81,582 — a 6.9% lead for the EPYC 7713P. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7713P.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 96 / 96+50% | 64 / 128 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.68 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| 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 | 76,167 | 81,582+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7713P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6740E versus 3200 on the EPYC 7713P — the Xeon 6740E 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 6740E) vs 128 (EPYC 7713P) — the EPYC 7713P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6740E) and SP3 (EPYC 7713P).
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6740E supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6740E) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7713P). Direct competitor: Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005; EPYC 7713P rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| 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, SEV |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740E launched at $5265 MSRP, while the EPYC 7713P debuted at $5010. At current prices ($3949 vs $2443), the EPYC 7713P is $1506 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740E delivers 19.3 pts/$ vs 33.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7713P — making the EPYC 7713P the 53.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | EPYC 7713P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5265 | $5010-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3949 | $2443-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | 33.4+73% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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