EPYC 7663 vs Xeon 6737P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7663

56 Cores112 Thrd240 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

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Xeon 6737P

32 Cores64 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7663

56 / 112

82,120

+3.1%

Ryzen 9 5950X

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon 6737P

32 / 64

79,634

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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 7663

2021

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅Draws 240W instead of 270W, a 30W 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 6737P across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (12,380 vs 45,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.9 vs 15.9 PassMark/$ ($6,366 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6737P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.8% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,371 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $6,366 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 12.9 PassMark/$ ($4,995 MSRP vs $6,366 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 7663

2021

Xeon 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅Draws 240W instead of 270W, a 30W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.8% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,371 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $6,366 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 12.9 PassMark/$ ($4,995 MSRP vs $6,366 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6737P across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (12,380 vs 45,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.9 vs 15.9 PassMark/$ ($6,366 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6737P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6737P better than EPYC 7663?

Yes. Xeon 6737P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.8% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data, 263.5% better Geekbench multi-core, 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 6737P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.8% more average FPS across 46 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6737P is the better fit. You are getting 263.5% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Xeon 6737P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6737P is $1,371 cheaper on MSRP at $4,995 MSRP versus $6,366 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.8% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 23.6% better value on MSRP (15.9 vs 12.9 PassMark/$), 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 6737P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of SP3, more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 56/112, 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 7663 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6737P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7663	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	190 FPS	190 FPS
medium	155 FPS	166 FPS
high	123 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	156 FPS
medium	123 FPS	132 FPS
high	94 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	71 FPS
medium	60 FPS	63 FPS
high	46 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 7663	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	238 FPS	520 FPS
medium	211 FPS	460 FPS
high	174 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	425 FPS
medium	177 FPS	383 FPS
high	151 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	262 FPS
medium	112 FPS	239 FPS
high	97 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7663	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	836 FPS	883 FPS
medium	696 FPS	813 FPS
high	649 FPS	768 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	677 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	756 FPS
medium	500 FPS	692 FPS
high	458 FPS	650 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	581 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	510 FPS
medium	335 FPS	429 FPS
high	300 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	318 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7663	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	954 FPS	985 FPS
medium	863 FPS	886 FPS
high	739 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	637 FPS	665 FPS
1440p
low	733 FPS	806 FPS
medium	636 FPS	701 FPS
high	542 FPS	604 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	582 FPS
medium	464 FPS	521 FPS
high	406 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	397 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7663 and Xeon 6737P

EPYC 7663

The EPYC 7663 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 82,120 points. Launch price was $6,366.

Xeon 6737P

The Xeon 6737P 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 2.9 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): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 79,634 points. Launch price was $4,995.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7663 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon 6737P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7663 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7663 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6737P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 7663 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon 6737P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7663 scores 82,120 against the Xeon 6737P's 79,634 — a 3.1% lead for the EPYC 7663. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,370 vs 2,000, a 37.4% lead for the Xeon 6737P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,380 vs 45,000 (113.7% advantage for the Xeon 6737P). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7663 vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P.

Feature	EPYC 7663	Xeon 6737P
Cores / Threads	56 / 112+75%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+78%	144 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm+	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	82,120+3%	79,634
Geekbench 6 Single	1,370	2,000+46%
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,380	45,000+263%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7663 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6737P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7663 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P — the Xeon 6737P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7663) vs 88 (Xeon 6737P) — the EPYC 7663 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7663) and C741 (Xeon 6737P).

Feature	EPYC 7663	Xeon 6737P
Socket	SP3	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400+25%
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB	4096 GB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6737P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7663) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6737P). Primary use case: EPYC 7663 targets Server, Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7663 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005.

Feature	EPYC 7663	Xeon 6737P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Server	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7663 launched at $6366 MSRP, while the Xeon 6737P debuted at $4995. On MSRP ($6366 vs $4995), the Xeon 6737P is $1371 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7663 delivers 12.9 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6737P — making the Xeon 6737P the 21.1% better value option.