Xeon 6740P vs EPYC 9454
Xeon 6740P
EPYC 9454
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) | ✅ More affordable ($576) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+683%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) | ✅ More affordable ($576) |
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 6740P and EPYC 9454
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 9454
The EPYC 9454 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6740P and EPYC 9454 share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 9454 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the EPYC 9454's 87,961 — a 3% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.75 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+13% | 256 MB (total) |
| 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 | 90,684+3% | 87,961 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9454 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The EPYC 9454 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6740P) vs 12 (EPYC 9454). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6740P) vs 128 (EPYC 9454) — the EPYC 9454 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 6 TB+50% |
| 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 AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454). Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute, EPYC 9454 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High-density Compute | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the EPYC 9454 debuted at $5225. At current prices ($4650 vs $576), the EPYC 9454 is $4074 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 152.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9454 — making the EPYC 9454 the 154.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4650-11% | $5225 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4650 | $576-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5 | 152.7+683% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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