Xeon 6780E vs EPYC 9275F
Xeon 6780E
EPYC 9275F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9275F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+142%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ 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 6780E and EPYC 9275F
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 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 6780E packs 144 cores / 144 threads, while the EPYC 9275F offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 120 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F — a 46.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Xeon 6780E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 9275F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6780E scores 86,734 against the EPYC 9275F's 84,620 — a 2.5% lead for the Xeon 6780E. L3 cache: 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9275F.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 144 / 144+500% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+60% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.1 GHz+86% |
| L3 Cache | 108 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+137% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 86,734+2% | 84,620 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6780E 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 6780E 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 6780E) vs 12 (EPYC 9275F). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6780E) vs 128 (EPYC 9275F) — the EPYC 9275F offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | 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 6780E) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F). Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754; EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | 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 | Cloud Native Compute | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6780E launched at $11350 MSRP, while the EPYC 9275F debuted at $3439. At current prices ($8513 vs $3439), the EPYC 9275F is $5074 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6780E delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9275F — making the EPYC 9275F the 82.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11350 | $3439-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8513 | $3439-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 24.6+141% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2024 |
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