EPYC 9384X vs Xeon 6730P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9384X

32 Cores64 Thrd320 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2023

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Xeon 6730P

32 Cores64 Thrd250 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9384X

32 / 64

72,121

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9955HX

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon 6730P

32 / 64

74,113

+2.8%

About PassMark

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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 9384X

2023

Why buy it

✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 288 MB).
✅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 (72,121 vs 74,113).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 19.9 PassMark/$ ($5,529 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.

Xeon 6730P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,803 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,529 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.9 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,529 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (288 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 9384X

2023

Xeon 6730P

2025

Why buy it

✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 288 MB).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,803 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,529 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.9 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,529 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6730P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (72,121 vs 74,113).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 19.9 PassMark/$ ($5,529 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (288 MB vs 768 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6730P better than EPYC 9384X?

Yes. Xeon 6730P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.8% 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 17.4% 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 2.8% 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 $1,803 cheaper on MSRP at $3,726 MSRP versus $5,529 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 52.5% better value on MSRP (19.9 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), 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 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 32/64. 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 9384X Benchmark Check

Xeon 6730P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9384X	Xeon 6730P
1080p
low	171 FPS	187 FPS
medium	141 FPS	165 FPS
high	120 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	155 FPS
medium	120 FPS	131 FPS
high	95 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	70 FPS
medium	59 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 9384X	Xeon 6730P
1080p
low	507 FPS	520 FPS
medium	443 FPS	460 FPS
high	355 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	425 FPS
medium	373 FPS	383 FPS
high	308 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	257 FPS	262 FPS
medium	234 FPS	239 FPS
high	205 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9384X	Xeon 6730P
1080p
low	670 FPS	849 FPS
medium	559 FPS	768 FPS
high	521 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	510 FPS	737 FPS
medium	424 FPS	662 FPS
high	389 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	376 FPS	493 FPS
medium	294 FPS	402 FPS
high	262 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9384X	Xeon 6730P
1080p
low	904 FPS	980 FPS
medium	822 FPS	883 FPS
high	708 FPS	763 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	721 FPS	801 FPS
medium	629 FPS	698 FPS
high	538 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	514 FPS
4K
low	518 FPS	575 FPS
medium	462 FPS	516 FPS
high	406 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9384X and Xeon 6730P

EPYC 9384X

The EPYC 9384X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 72,121 points. Launch price was $5,529.

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

Both the EPYC 9384X and Xeon 6730P share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9384X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6730P — a 2.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 9384X (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9384X uses the Genoa-X (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6730P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9384X scores 72,121 against the Xeon 6730P's 74,113 — a 2.7% lead for the Xeon 6730P. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9384X vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6730P.

Feature	EPYC 9384X	Xeon 6730P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+3%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+24%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+167%	288 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm	Intel 3 nm-40%
Architecture	Genoa-X (2023)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	72,121	74,113+3%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9384X uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6730P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9384X versus 6400 on the Xeon 6730P — the Xeon 6730P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9384X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9384X) vs 8 (Xeon 6730P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9384X) vs 80 (Xeon 6730P) — the EPYC 9384X offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9384X) and C741 (Xeon 6730P).

Feature	EPYC 9384X	Xeon 6730P
Socket	SP5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	6400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	6144+50%	4096
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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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, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9384X) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6730P). Direct competitor: EPYC 9384X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon 6730P rivals EPYC 9354.

Feature	EPYC 9384X	Xeon 6730P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, TDX

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9384X launched at $5529 MSRP, while the Xeon 6730P debuted at $3726. On MSRP ($5529 vs $3726), the Xeon 6730P is $1803 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9384X delivers 13.0 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6730P — making the Xeon 6730P the 41.6% better value option.