EPYC 7J13 vs Xeon 6740P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7J13

64 Cores128 Thrd280 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

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Xeon 6740P

48 Cores96 Thrd270 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7J13

64 / 128

84,786

0.0%

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon 6740P

48 / 96

90,684

+7.0%

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 7J13

2021

Why buy it

✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,786 vs 90,684).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6740P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,240 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 81.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 280W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

EPYC 7J13

2021

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,240 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 81.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 280W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,786 vs 90,684).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6740P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6740P better than EPYC 7J13?

Yes. Xeon 6740P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.6% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data, 7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon 6740P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.6% more average FPS across 45 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6740P is the better fit. You are getting 7% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

Xeon 6740P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6740P is $3,240 cheaper on MSRP at $4,650 MSRP versus $7,890 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.6% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 81.5% better value on MSRP (19.5 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 6740P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of SP3, and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 64/128. 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 7J13 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	190 FPS	187 FPS
medium	155 FPS	165 FPS
high	123 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	155 FPS
medium	123 FPS	131 FPS
high	94 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	70 FPS
medium	60 FPS	63 FPS
high	46 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	422 FPS	285 FPS
medium	371 FPS	252 FPS
high	301 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	347 FPS	233 FPS
medium	313 FPS	210 FPS
high	261 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	144 FPS
medium	196 FPS	133 FPS
high	164 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	100 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	836 FPS	849 FPS
medium	696 FPS	768 FPS
high	649 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	737 FPS
medium	500 FPS	662 FPS
high	458 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	493 FPS
medium	335 FPS	402 FPS
high	300 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	977 FPS	1097 FPS
medium	886 FPS	978 FPS
high	762 FPS	834 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	702 FPS
1440p
low	746 FPS	902 FPS
medium	649 FPS	777 FPS
high	555 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	477 FPS	551 FPS
4K
low	532 FPS	656 FPS
medium	473 FPS	577 FPS
high	415 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7J13 and Xeon 6740P

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7J13 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7J13 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7J13 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.55 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7J13 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7J13 scores 84,786 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 6.7% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7J13 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Xeon 6740P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+33%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.55 GHz+21%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	288 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	84,786	90,684+7%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7J13 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7J13 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P — 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: 128 (EPYC 7J13) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the EPYC 7J13 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Xeon 6740P
Socket	SP3	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+63900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4 TB+104857500%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7J13) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 7J13 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Xeon 6740P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	—	High-density Compute

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7J13 launched at $7890 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. On MSRP ($7890 vs $4650), the Xeon 6740P is $3240 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7J13 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Xeon 6740P the 57.9% better value option.