Xeon 6740P vs EPYC 9275F
Xeon 6740P
EPYC 9275F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9275F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+26%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) |
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 9275F
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 9275F
The EPYC 9275F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,620 points. Launch price was $3,439.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6740P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9275F offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon 6740P has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F — a 23.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 9275F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the EPYC 9275F's 84,620 — a 6.9% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9275F.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+100% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz+95% |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+13% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 90,684+7% | 84,620 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9275F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P versus 6000 on the EPYC 9275F — the EPYC 9275F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6740P) vs 12 (EPYC 9275F). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6740P) vs 128 (EPYC 9275F) — the EPYC 9275F offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 6000+119900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+69904967% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F). Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High-density Compute | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the EPYC 9275F debuted at $3439. At current prices ($4650 vs $3439), the EPYC 9275F is $1211 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9275F — making the EPYC 9275F the 23.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4650 | $3439-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4650 | $3439-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5 | 24.6+26% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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