EPYC 9454 vs Xeon 6740P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9454

48 Cores96 Thrd290 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

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Xeon 6740P

48 Cores96 Thrd270 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9454

48 / 96

87,961

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon 6740P

48 / 96

90,684

+3.1%

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 9454

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (87,961 vs 90,684).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.8 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅+3.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $575 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 290W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9454 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

EPYC 9454

2022

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+3.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $575 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 290W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (87,961 vs 90,684).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.8 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9454 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6740P better than EPYC 9454?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9454 is ahead with a 4.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6740P pulls ahead with 3.1% better PassMark.

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 3.1% 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 $575 cheaper on MSRP at $4,650 MSRP versus $5,225 MSRP, and it gives you 3.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 9454 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 15.8% better value on MSRP (19.5 vs 16.8 PassMark/$), 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 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 48/96. 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 9454 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	171 FPS	187 FPS
medium	142 FPS	165 FPS
high	122 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	155 FPS
medium	120 FPS	131 FPS
high	97 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	70 FPS
medium	60 FPS	63 FPS
high	47 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	533 FPS	285 FPS
medium	465 FPS	252 FPS
high	373 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	438 FPS	233 FPS
medium	392 FPS	210 FPS
high	323 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	144 FPS
medium	246 FPS	133 FPS
high	216 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	100 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	672 FPS	849 FPS
medium	561 FPS	768 FPS
high	522 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	737 FPS
medium	426 FPS	662 FPS
high	390 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	493 FPS
medium	294 FPS	402 FPS
high	263 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	902 FPS	1097 FPS
medium	822 FPS	978 FPS
high	708 FPS	834 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	702 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	902 FPS
medium	631 FPS	777 FPS
high	540 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	551 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	656 FPS
medium	464 FPS	577 FPS
high	407 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9454 and Xeon 6740P

EPYC 9454

The EPYC 9454 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.

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

Both the EPYC 9454 and Xeon 6740P share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9454 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 3% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6740P
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.75 GHz+31%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	288 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	Intel 3 nm-40%
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	87,961	90,684+3%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9454 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9454 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454) vs 8 (Xeon 6740P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the EPYC 9454 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6740P
Socket	SP5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+50%	4 TB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6740P
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Data Center	High-density Compute

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. On MSRP ($5225 vs $4650), the Xeon 6740P is $575 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 16.8 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Xeon 6740P the 14.7% better value option.