EPYC 7551P vs Xeon 6724P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7551P

32 Cores64 Thrd180 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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Xeon 6724P

16 Cores32 Thrd210 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7551P

32 / 64

38,111

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon 6724P

16 / 32

38,061

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7551P

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,522 less on MSRP ($2,100 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.1 vs 10.5 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 210W, a 30W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6724P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6724P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6724P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +76.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (38,061 vs 38,111).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.5 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
❌16.7% higher power demand at 210W vs 180W.

EPYC 7551P

2017

Xeon 6724P

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,522 less on MSRP ($2,100 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.1 vs 10.5 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 210W, a 30W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +76.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6724P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6724P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (38,061 vs 38,111).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.5 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
❌16.7% higher power demand at 210W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7551P better than Xeon 6724P?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6724P is ahead with a 76.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7551P pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7551P is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7551P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7551P is $1,522 cheaper on MSRP at $2,100 MSRP versus $3,622 MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon 6724P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 76.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 72.7% better value on MSRP (18.1 vs 10.5 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon 6724P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of TR4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7551P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6724P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
1080p
low	187 FPS	198 FPS
medium	165 FPS	155 FPS
high	132 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	164 FPS
medium	127 FPS	125 FPS
high	97 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	85 FPS
medium	63 FPS	70 FPS
high	48 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
1080p
low	207 FPS	567 FPS
medium	188 FPS	490 FPS
high	160 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	487 FPS
medium	163 FPS	428 FPS
high	141 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	305 FPS
medium	103 FPS	271 FPS
high	92 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	220 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
1080p
low	620 FPS	952 FPS
medium	518 FPS	952 FPS
high	466 FPS	921 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	834 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	866 FPS
medium	432 FPS	761 FPS
high	378 FPS	703 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	632 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	546 FPS
medium	308 FPS	445 FPS
high	270 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	322 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
1080p
low	834 FPS	952 FPS
medium	758 FPS	952 FPS
high	651 FPS	952 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	821 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	952 FPS
medium	584 FPS	868 FPS
high	500 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	717 FPS
medium	427 FPS	631 FPS
high	375 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7551P and Xeon 6724P

EPYC 7551P

The EPYC 7551P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,111 points. Launch price was $2,100.

Xeon 6724P

The Xeon 6724P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7551P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6724P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7551P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551P versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Xeon 6724P (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7551P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 6724P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7551P scores 38,111 against the Xeon 6724P's 38,061 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 7551P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551P vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+100%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.3 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.6 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	72 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	Intel 3 nm-79%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	38,111	38,061
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,800
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	25,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7551P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6724P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7551P versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6724P — the EPYC 7551P supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6724P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7551P) vs 88 (Xeon 6724P) — the EPYC 7551P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7551P) and C741 (Xeon 6724P).

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
Socket	TR4	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	2666+53220%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	2048	4096 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7551P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6724P). Primary use case: Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7551P rivals Xeon Platinum 8160; Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon 6724P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7551P launched at $2100 MSRP, while the Xeon 6724P debuted at $3622. On MSRP ($2100 vs $3622), the EPYC 7551P is $1522 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7551P delivers 18.1 pts/$ vs 10.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6724P — making the EPYC 7551P the 53.3% better value option.