Xeon 6747P vs EPYC 9554
Xeon 6747P
EPYC 9554
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6747P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9554
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6747P | EPYC 9554 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) | ✅ More affordable ($2,795) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6747P | EPYC 9554 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+139%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) | ✅ More affordable ($2,795) |
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 6747P and EPYC 9554
Xeon 6747P
The Xeon 6747P 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 101,685 points. Launch price was $6,497.
EPYC 9554
The EPYC 9554 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.75 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): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 104,336 points. Launch price was $9,087.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6747P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9554 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 9554 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon 6747P versus 3.75 GHz on the EPYC 9554 — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Xeon 6747P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon 6747P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 9554 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6747P scores 101,685 against the EPYC 9554's 104,336 — a 2.6% lead for the EPYC 9554. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6747P vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon 6747P | EPYC 9554 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 64 / 128+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+4% | 3.75 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.1 GHz+15% |
| 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 | 101,685 | 104,336+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 45,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6747P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9554 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6747P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6747P) vs 12 (EPYC 9554). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6747P) vs 128 (EPYC 9554) — the EPYC 9554 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6747P) and SP5 (EPYC 9554).
| Feature | Xeon 6747P | EPYC 9554 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 6 TB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6747P) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9554). Primary use case: Xeon 6747P targets High Performance Server, EPYC 9554 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: Xeon 6747P rivals EPYC 9555; EPYC 9554 rivals Xeon 8468.
| Feature | Xeon 6747P | EPYC 9554 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High Performance Server | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6747P launched at $6497 MSRP, while the EPYC 9554 debuted at $9087. At current prices ($6497 vs $2795), the EPYC 9554 is $3702 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6747P delivers 15.7 pts/$ vs 37.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9554 — making the EPYC 9554 the 81.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6747P | EPYC 9554 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6497-29% | $9087 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6497 | $2795-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7 | 37.3+138% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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