EPYC 7662 vs Xeon 6730P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7662

64 Cores128 Thrd225 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2020

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Xeon 6730P

32 Cores64 Thrd250 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7662

64 / 128

72,298

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon 6730P

32 / 64

74,113

+2.5%

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 7662

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 225W instead of 250W, a 25W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6730P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (72,298 vs 74,113).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 19.9 PassMark/$ ($6,150 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6730P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6730P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,424 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 69.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.9 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).
✅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 7662

2020

Xeon 6730P

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 225W instead of 250W, a 25W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,424 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 69.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.9 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6730P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (72,298 vs 74,113).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 19.9 PassMark/$ ($6,150 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6730P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6730P better than EPYC 7662?

Yes. Xeon 6730P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 30.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.5% 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 6730P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 30.7% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6730P is the better fit. You are getting 2.5% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Xeon 6730P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6730P is $2,424 cheaper on MSRP at $3,726 MSRP versus $6,150 MSRP, and it gives you a 30.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 69.2% better value on MSRP (19.9 vs 11.8 PassMark/$), 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 6730P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of SP3, more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 64/128, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 7662 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6730P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7662	Xeon 6730P
1080p
low	192 FPS	187 FPS
medium	156 FPS	165 FPS
high	125 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	155 FPS
medium	122 FPS	131 FPS
high	94 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	70 FPS
medium	60 FPS	63 FPS
high	47 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7662	Xeon 6730P
1080p
low	249 FPS	520 FPS
medium	220 FPS	460 FPS
high	182 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	204 FPS	425 FPS
medium	185 FPS	383 FPS
high	158 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	262 FPS
medium	117 FPS	239 FPS
high	102 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7662	Xeon 6730P
1080p
low	722 FPS	849 FPS
medium	590 FPS	768 FPS
high	513 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	737 FPS
medium	486 FPS	662 FPS
high	423 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	426 FPS	493 FPS
medium	330 FPS	402 FPS
high	281 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7662	Xeon 6730P
1080p
low	935 FPS	980 FPS
medium	846 FPS	883 FPS
high	724 FPS	763 FPS
ultra	624 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	721 FPS	801 FPS
medium	628 FPS	698 FPS
high	535 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	514 FPS
4K
low	514 FPS	575 FPS
medium	458 FPS	516 FPS
high	400 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7662 and Xeon 6730P

EPYC 7662

The EPYC 7662 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-02-19. It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 32 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 72,298 points. Launch price was $6,700.

Xeon 6730P

The Xeon 6730P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 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): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 74,113 points. Launch price was $3,726.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7662 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6730P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7662 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7662 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6730P — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6730P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7662 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon 6730P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7662 scores 72,298 against the Xeon 6730P's 74,113 — a 2.5% lead for the Xeon 6730P. L3 cache: 256 MB on the EPYC 7662 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6730P.

Feature	EPYC 7662	Xeon 6730P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+100%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.8 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	256 MB	288 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	72,298	74,113+3%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7662 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6730P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7662 versus 6400 on the Xeon 6730P — the Xeon 6730P 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 7662) vs 80 (Xeon 6730P) — the EPYC 7662 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7662) and C741 (Xeon 6730P).

Feature	EPYC 7662	Xeon 6730P
Socket	SP3	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	6400+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6730P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7662) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6730P). Direct competitor: EPYC 7662 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; Xeon 6730P rivals EPYC 9354.

Feature	EPYC 7662	Xeon 6730P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, TDX

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7662 launched at $6150 MSRP, while the Xeon 6730P debuted at $3726. On MSRP ($6150 vs $3726), the Xeon 6730P is $2424 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7662 delivers 11.8 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6730P — making the Xeon 6730P the 51.4% better value option.