Xeon 6740P vs EPYC 7773X
Xeon 6740P
EPYC 7773X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6740P and EPYC 7773X
Xeon 6740P
The Xeon 6740P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6740P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 7773X offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 7773X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the EPYC 7773X's 91,340 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 7773X. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 64 / 128+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total) | 768 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 90,684 | 91,340 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 45,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7773X uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X — the Xeon 6740P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6740P) vs 128 (EPYC 7773X) — the EPYC 7773X offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P) vs AMD-V (EPYC 7773X). Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute, EPYC 7773X targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-density Compute | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the EPYC 7773X debuted at $8800. At current prices ($4650 vs $8800), the Xeon 6740P is $4150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 10.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7773X — making the Xeon 6740P the 61.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4650-47% | $8800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4650-47% | $8800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5+87% | 10.4 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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