EPYC 9224 vs Xeon 6517P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9224

24 Cores48 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2022

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Xeon 6517P

16 Cores32 Thrd190 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9224

24 / 48

48,573

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon 6517P

16 / 32

48,810

+0.5%

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 9224

2022

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 (48,573 vs 48,810).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 40.8 PassMark/$ ($1,825 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).

Xeon 6517P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $630 less on MSRP ($1,195 MSRP vs $1,825 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 40.8 vs 26.6 PassMark/$ ($1,195 MSRP vs $1,825 MSRP).
✅Draws 190W instead of 200W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

EPYC 9224

2022

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: +6.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $630 less on MSRP ($1,195 MSRP vs $1,825 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 40.8 vs 26.6 PassMark/$ ($1,195 MSRP vs $1,825 MSRP).
✅Draws 190W instead of 200W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6517P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (48,573 vs 48,810).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 40.8 PassMark/$ ($1,825 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6517P better than EPYC 9224?

Yes. Xeon 6517P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% 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 6.9% 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 0.5% 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 $630 cheaper on MSRP at $1,195 MSRP versus $1,825 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 53.5% better value on MSRP (40.8 vs 26.6 PassMark/$), 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 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 24/48. 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 9224 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6517P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9224	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	168 FPS	192 FPS
medium	139 FPS	153 FPS
high	120 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	157 FPS
medium	118 FPS	122 FPS
high	95 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	72 FPS
medium	59 FPS	60 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9224	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	500 FPS	559 FPS
medium	439 FPS	488 FPS
high	353 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	483 FPS
medium	377 FPS	426 FPS
high	313 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	260 FPS	302 FPS
medium	237 FPS	270 FPS
high	209 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	220 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9224	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	644 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	527 FPS	986 FPS
high	490 FPS	910 FPS
ultra	426 FPS	824 FPS
1440p
low	501 FPS	859 FPS
medium	408 FPS	755 FPS
high	374 FPS	697 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	541 FPS
medium	289 FPS	442 FPS
high	258 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	207 FPS	319 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9224	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	850 FPS	1022 FPS
medium	781 FPS	916 FPS
high	675 FPS	782 FPS
ultra	594 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	680 FPS	788 FPS
medium	601 FPS	689 FPS
high	516 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	441 FPS	504 FPS
4K
low	491 FPS	563 FPS
medium	441 FPS	501 FPS
high	388 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	377 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9224 and Xeon 6517P

EPYC 9224

The EPYC 9224 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 48,573 points. Launch price was $1,825.

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 9224 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6517P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 9224 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9224 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6517P — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6517P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC 9224 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6517P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9224 scores 48,573 against the Xeon 6517P's 48,810 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon 6517P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9224 vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6517P.

Feature	EPYC 9224	Xeon 6517P
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+50%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.2 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	72 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	48,573	48,810

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9224 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 9224 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 9224 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9224) vs 8 (Xeon 6517P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9224) vs 88 (Xeon 6517P) — the EPYC 9224 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9224) and Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6517P).

Feature	EPYC 9224	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 9224) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6517P). Direct competitor: EPYC 9224 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon 6517P rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 9224	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 9224 launched at $1825 MSRP, while the Xeon 6517P debuted at $1195. On MSRP ($1825 vs $1195), the Xeon 6517P is $630 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9224 delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 40.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6517P — making the Xeon 6517P the 42.2% better value option.