EPYC 9115 vs Xeon 6517P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9115

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2024

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Xeon 6517P

16 Cores32 Thrd190 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9115

16 / 32

48,343

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon 6517P

16 / 32

48,810

+1.0%

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 9115

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $469 less on MSRP ($726 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
✅Delivers 63.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.6 vs 40.8 PassMark/$ ($726 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 190W, a 65W 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 6517P across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (48,343 vs 48,810).

Xeon 6517P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.8% higher average FPS across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 40.8 vs 66.6 PassMark/$ ($1,195 MSRP vs $726 MSRP).
❌52% higher power demand at 190W vs 125W.

EPYC 9115

2024

Xeon 6517P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $469 less on MSRP ($726 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
✅Delivers 63.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.6 vs 40.8 PassMark/$ ($726 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 190W, a 65W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.8% higher average FPS across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6517P across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (48,343 vs 48,810).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 40.8 vs 66.6 PassMark/$ ($1,195 MSRP vs $726 MSRP).
❌52% higher power demand at 190W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6517P better than EPYC 9115?

Yes. Xeon 6517P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 14.8% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1% 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 14.8% 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 6517P is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon 6517P is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9115 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon 6517P is 64.6% more expensive on MSRP at $1,195 MSRP versus $726 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.8% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9115 is also 63.0% better value on MSRP (66.6 vs 40.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds 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 2024) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 16/32. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 9115 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6517P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9115	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	144 FPS	157 FPS
medium	116 FPS	122 FPS
high	93 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	72 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 FPS
high	46 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 9115	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	490 FPS	559 FPS
medium	436 FPS	488 FPS
high	338 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	483 FPS
medium	380 FPS	426 FPS
high	305 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	264 FPS	302 FPS
medium	240 FPS	270 FPS
high	208 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	220 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9115	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	707 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	592 FPS	986 FPS
high	538 FPS	910 FPS
ultra	478 FPS	824 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	859 FPS
medium	454 FPS	755 FPS
high	407 FPS	697 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	397 FPS	541 FPS
medium	318 FPS	442 FPS
high	281 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	319 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9115	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	860 FPS	1022 FPS
medium	785 FPS	916 FPS
high	679 FPS	782 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	680 FPS	788 FPS
medium	601 FPS	689 FPS
high	516 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	447 FPS	504 FPS
4K
low	495 FPS	563 FPS
medium	445 FPS	501 FPS
high	391 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	335 FPS	377 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9115 and Xeon 6517P

EPYC 9115

The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.

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

Both the EPYC 9115 and Xeon 6517P share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6517P — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6517P (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC 9115 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6517P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9115 scores 48,343 against the Xeon 6517P's 48,810 — a 1% lead for the Xeon 6517P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115 vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6517P.

Feature	EPYC 9115	Xeon 6517P
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.2 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	72 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm	Intel 3 nm-25%
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	48,343	48,810

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9115 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6517P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9115 versus 6400 on the Xeon 6517P — the Xeon 6517P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9115) vs 8 (Xeon 6517P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9115) vs 88 (Xeon 6517P) — the EPYC 9115 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9115) and Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6517P).

Feature	EPYC 9115	Xeon 6517P
Socket	SP5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	6400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	6144+50%	4096
RAM Channels	12+50%	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: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6517P). Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon 6517P rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 9115	Xeon 6517P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9115 launched at $726 MSRP, while the Xeon 6517P debuted at $1195. On MSRP ($726 vs $1195), the EPYC 9115 is $469 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9115 delivers 66.6 pts/$ vs 40.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6517P — making the EPYC 9115 the 47.9% better value option.