EPYC 9334 vs Xeon 6520P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9334

32 Cores64 Thrd210 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2022

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Xeon 6520P

24 Cores48 Thrd210 WWMax: 4 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9334

32 / 64

65,568

+2.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon 6520P

24 / 48

64,010

0.0%

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 9334

2022

Why buy it

✅+2.4% higher PassMark.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 49.4 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $1,295 MSRP).

Xeon 6520P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,695 less on MSRP ($1,295 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
✅Delivers 125.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 21.9 PassMark/$ ($1,295 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (64,010 vs 65,568).

EPYC 9334

2022

Xeon 6520P

2025

Why buy it

✅+2.4% higher PassMark.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,695 less on MSRP ($1,295 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
✅Delivers 125.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 21.9 PassMark/$ ($1,295 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 49.4 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $1,295 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (64,010 vs 65,568).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6520P better than EPYC 9334?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6520P is ahead with a 2.6% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9334 pulls ahead with 2.4% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9334 is the better fit. You are getting 2.4% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Xeon 6520P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6520P is $1,695 cheaper on MSRP at $1,295 MSRP versus $2,990 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.6% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9334 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 2.4% better PassMark. It is also 125.4% better value on MSRP (49.4 vs 21.9 PassMark/$), 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 6520P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022). 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 9334 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6520P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	170 FPS	188 FPS
medium	141 FPS	165 FPS
high	122 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	148 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	59 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 9334	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	533 FPS	520 FPS
medium	465 FPS	460 FPS
high	373 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	438 FPS	425 FPS
medium	392 FPS	383 FPS
high	323 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	262 FPS
medium	246 FPS	239 FPS
high	216 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	646 FPS	910 FPS
medium	538 FPS	838 FPS
high	501 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	502 FPS	782 FPS
medium	417 FPS	716 FPS
high	382 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	528 FPS
medium	291 FPS	444 FPS
high	260 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	856 FPS	985 FPS
medium	786 FPS	887 FPS
high	678 FPS	767 FPS
ultra	598 FPS	666 FPS
1440p
low	689 FPS	804 FPS
medium	605 FPS	700 FPS
high	518 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	580 FPS
medium	445 FPS	521 FPS
high	391 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	398 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9334 and Xeon 6520P

EPYC 9334

The EPYC 9334 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 65,568 points. Launch price was $2,990.

Xeon 6520P

The Xeon 6520P 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 64,010 points. Launch price was $1,295.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9334 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6520P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 9334 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9334 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6520P — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 6520P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 9334 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6520P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9334 scores 65,568 against the Xeon 6520P's 64,010 — a 2.4% lead for the EPYC 9334. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 9334 vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6520P.

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon 6520P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+33%	24 / 48
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+13%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)	144 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	65,568+2%	64,010
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	25,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9334 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6520P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9334 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6520P — the EPYC 9334 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9334 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9334) vs 8 (Xeon 6520P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9334) vs 88 (Xeon 6520P) — the EPYC 9334 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9334) and FCLGA4710 (Xeon 6520P).

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon 6520P
Socket	SP5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	6144	4 TB+69904967%
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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6520P targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9334 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon 6520P rivals EPYC 9254.

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon 6520P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9334 launched at $2990 MSRP, while the Xeon 6520P debuted at $1295. On MSRP ($2990 vs $1295), the Xeon 6520P is $1695 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9334 delivers 21.9 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Xeon 6520P — making the Xeon 6520P the 77.1% better value option.