Xeon 6780E vs EPYC 7J13
Xeon 6780E
EPYC 7J13
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7J13
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5448%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 6780E and EPYC 7J13
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E 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 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
EPYC 7J13
The EPYC 7J13 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2021-03-01. It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 84,786 points. Launch price was $6,000.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6780E packs 144 cores / 144 threads, while the EPYC 7J13 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7J13 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 7J13 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The Xeon 6780E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 7J13 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6780E scores 86,734 against the EPYC 7J13's 84,786 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon 6780E. L3 cache: 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7J13.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 144 / 144+125% | 64 / 128 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.55 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 108 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+137% |
| 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 | 86,734+2% | 84,786 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6780E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7J13 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6780E versus 3200 on the EPYC 7J13 — the EPYC 7J13 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7J13 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6780E) vs 128 (EPYC 7J13) — the EPYC 7J13 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7J13). Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754; EPYC 7J13 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, SEV |
| Target Use | Cloud Native Compute | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6780E launched at $11350 MSRP, while the EPYC 7J13 debuted at $7890. At current prices ($8513 vs $150), the EPYC 7J13 is $8363 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6780E delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 565.2 pts/$ for the EPYC 7J13 — making the EPYC 7J13 the 192.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11350 | $7890-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8513 | $150-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 565.2+5441% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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