EPYC 7453 vs Xeon 6517P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7453

28 Cores56 Thrd225 WWMax: 3.45 GHz2021

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Xeon 6517P

16 Cores32 Thrd190 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7453

28 / 56

48,453

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon 6517P

16 / 32

48,810

+0.7%

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 7453

2021

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6517P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (48,453 vs 48,810).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.9 vs 40.8 PassMark/$ ($1,570 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
❌18.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 190W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6517P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6517P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $375 less on MSRP ($1,195 MSRP vs $1,570 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 40.8 vs 30.9 PassMark/$ ($1,195 MSRP vs $1,570 MSRP).
✅Draws 190W instead of 225W, a 35W 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 7453

2021

Xeon 6517P

2025

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $375 less on MSRP ($1,195 MSRP vs $1,570 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 40.8 vs 30.9 PassMark/$ ($1,195 MSRP vs $1,570 MSRP).
✅Draws 190W instead of 225W, a 35W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6517P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (48,453 vs 48,810).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.9 vs 40.8 PassMark/$ ($1,570 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
❌18.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 190W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6517P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6517P better than EPYC 7453?

Yes. Xeon 6517P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% 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 6517P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6517P is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon 6517P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6517P is $375 cheaper on MSRP at $1,195 MSRP versus $1,570 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 32.3% better value on MSRP (40.8 vs 30.9 PassMark/$), 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 6517P 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 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 28/56. 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 7453 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6517P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	164 FPS	192 FPS
medium	135 FPS	153 FPS
high	114 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	157 FPS
medium	115 FPS	122 FPS
high	90 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	72 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 FPS
high	45 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	395 FPS	559 FPS
medium	350 FPS	488 FPS
high	287 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	334 FPS	483 FPS
medium	301 FPS	426 FPS
high	255 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	302 FPS
medium	189 FPS	270 FPS
high	161 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	220 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	649 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	530 FPS	986 FPS
high	471 FPS	910 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	824 FPS
1440p
low	502 FPS	859 FPS
medium	409 FPS	755 FPS
high	358 FPS	697 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	541 FPS
medium	289 FPS	442 FPS
high	246 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	319 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	886 FPS	1022 FPS
medium	807 FPS	916 FPS
high	696 FPS	782 FPS
ultra	611 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	788 FPS
medium	608 FPS	689 FPS
high	522 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	447 FPS	504 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	563 FPS
medium	445 FPS	501 FPS
high	390 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	377 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7453 and Xeon 6517P

EPYC 7453

The EPYC 7453 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.45 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,453 points. Launch price was $1,570.

Xeon 6517P

The Xeon 6517P 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 48,810 points. Launch price was $1,195.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7453 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon 6517P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7453 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.45 GHz on the EPYC 7453 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6517P — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Xeon 6517P (base: 2.75 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC 7453 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon 6517P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7453 scores 48,453 against the Xeon 6517P's 48,810 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon 6517P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7453 vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6517P.

Feature	EPYC 7453	Xeon 6517P
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+75%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.45 GHz	4.2 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2.75 GHz	3.2 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	72 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	48,453	48,810

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7453 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6517P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7453 versus 6400 on the Xeon 6517P — the Xeon 6517P supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7453) vs 88 (Xeon 6517P) — the EPYC 7453 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (EPYC 7453) and Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6517P).

Feature	EPYC 7453	Xeon 6517P
Socket	SP3	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200	6400+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7453 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon 6517P rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 7453	Xeon 6517P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7453 launched at $1570 MSRP, while the Xeon 6517P debuted at $1195. On MSRP ($1570 vs $1195), the Xeon 6517P is $375 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7453 delivers 30.9 pts/$ vs 40.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6517P — making the Xeon 6517P the 27.8% better value option.