EPYC 7773X vs Xeon 6740P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7773X

64 Cores128 Thrd280 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

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Xeon 6740P

48 Cores96 Thrd270 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7773X

64 / 128

91,340

+0.7%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Xeon 6740P

48 / 96

90,684

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 7773X

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 288 MB).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6740P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,150 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 87.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 280W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 91,340).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (288 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 7773X

2022

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 288 MB).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,150 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 87.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 280W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6740P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 91,340).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (288 MB vs 768 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6740P better than EPYC 7773X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6740P is ahead with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 14 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark. EPYC 7773X also has the bigger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 288 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 288 MB).

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

Xeon 6740P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6740P is $4,150 cheaper on MSRP at $4,650 MSRP versus $8,800 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.4% average FPS lead across 14 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7773X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better PassMark. It is also 87.9% better value on MSRP (19.5 vs 10.4 PassMark/$), 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 6740P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022) and a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of SP3. 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 7773X Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	197 FPS	187 FPS
medium	160 FPS	165 FPS
high	129 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	158 FPS	155 FPS
medium	124 FPS	131 FPS
high	96 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	70 FPS
medium	61 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 7773X	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	257 FPS	285 FPS
medium	228 FPS	252 FPS
high	189 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	211 FPS	233 FPS
medium	192 FPS	210 FPS
high	164 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	144 FPS
medium	121 FPS	133 FPS
high	106 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	100 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	850 FPS	849 FPS
medium	708 FPS	768 FPS
high	660 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	612 FPS	737 FPS
medium	508 FPS	662 FPS
high	466 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	437 FPS	493 FPS
medium	341 FPS	402 FPS
high	305 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	955 FPS	1097 FPS
medium	867 FPS	978 FPS
high	742 FPS	834 FPS
ultra	639 FPS	702 FPS
1440p
low	738 FPS	902 FPS
medium	642 FPS	777 FPS
high	547 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	551 FPS
4K
low	525 FPS	656 FPS
medium	468 FPS	577 FPS
high	409 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7773X and Xeon 6740P

EPYC 7773X

The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.

Xeon 6740P

The Xeon 6740P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7773X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 7773X. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6740P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+33%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+5%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+167%	288 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Milan-X (2022)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	91,340	90,684
Geekbench 6 Single	1,536	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7773X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P — the Xeon 6740P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7773X) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the EPYC 7773X offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6740P
Socket	SP3	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400+25%
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB	4 TB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7773X) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6740P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Server	High-density Compute

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. On MSRP ($8800 vs $4650), the Xeon 6740P is $4150 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Xeon 6740P the 61.1% better value option.