EPYC 9374F vs Xeon 6737P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9374F

32 Cores64 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022

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Xeon 6737P

32 Cores64 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9374F

32 / 64

82,009

+3.0%

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

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 9374F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅Costs $145 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌18.5% higher power demand at 320W vs 270W.

Xeon 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 270W instead of 320W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (79,634 vs 82,009).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).
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3% HIGHER MSRP
$4,995 MSRPvs$4,850 MSRP

EPYC 9374F

2022

Xeon 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅Costs $145 less on MSRP ($4,850 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 270W instead of 320W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌18.5% higher power demand at 320W vs 270W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9374F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (79,634 vs 82,009).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).
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3% HIGHER MSRP
$4,995 MSRPvs$4,850 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9374F better than Xeon 6737P?

Yes. EPYC 9374F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9374F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.3% 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, EPYC 9374F is the better fit. You are getting 3% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).

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

EPYC 9374F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9374F is $145 cheaper on MSRP at $4,850 MSRP versus $4,995 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 6.1% better value on MSRP (16.9 vs 15.9 PassMark/$), 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 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 9374F Benchmark Check

Xeon 6737P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	218 FPS	190 FPS
medium	180 FPS	166 FPS
high	154 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	191 FPS	156 FPS
medium	152 FPS	132 FPS
high	125 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	71 FPS
medium	75 FPS	63 FPS
high	59 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	637 FPS	520 FPS
medium	556 FPS	460 FPS
high	449 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	425 FPS
medium	478 FPS	383 FPS
high	397 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	262 FPS
medium	300 FPS	239 FPS
high	269 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	817 FPS	883 FPS
medium	690 FPS	813 FPS
high	624 FPS	768 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	677 FPS
1440p
low	616 FPS	756 FPS
medium	518 FPS	692 FPS
high	461 FPS	650 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	581 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	510 FPS
medium	352 FPS	429 FPS
high	310 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	318 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9374F	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	1138 FPS	984 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	886 FPS
high	875 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	784 FPS	665 FPS
1440p
low	880 FPS	805 FPS
medium	774 FPS	701 FPS
high	654 FPS	604 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	623 FPS	581 FPS
medium	564 FPS	521 FPS
high	488 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	397 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9374F and Xeon 6737P

EPYC 9374F

The EPYC 9374F 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 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,009 points. Launch price was $4,850.

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

Both the EPYC 9374F and Xeon 6737P share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P — a 7.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 3.85 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 9374F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6737P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9374F scores 82,009 against the Xeon 6737P's 79,634 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 9374F. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Xeon 6737P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	32 / 64
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.85 GHz+33%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+78%	144 MB (total)
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	82,009+3%	79,634
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	45,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9374F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6737P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9374F versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P — the EPYC 9374F supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9374F) vs 8 (Xeon 6737P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9374F) vs 88 (Xeon 6737P) — the EPYC 9374F offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9374F) and C741 (Xeon 6737P).

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Xeon 6737P
Socket	SP5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	6144	4096 GB+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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6737P). Primary use case: Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+; Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005.

Feature	EPYC 9374F	Xeon 6737P
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
Target Use	—	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9374F launched at $4850 MSRP, while the Xeon 6737P debuted at $4995. On MSRP ($4850 vs $4995), the EPYC 9374F is $145 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9374F delivers 16.9 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6737P — making the EPYC 9374F the 5.9% better value option.