EPYC 9355P vs Xeon 6740P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9355P

32 Cores64 Thrd280 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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Xeon 6740P

48 Cores96 Thrd270 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9355P

32 / 64

97,249

+7.2%

Ryzen 9 7945HX

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

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 9355P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,652 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9355P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 97,249).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.5 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).

EPYC 9355P

2024

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,652 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9355P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 97,249).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.5 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9355P better than Xeon 6740P?

Yes. EPYC 9355P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 23.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 7.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9355P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 23.5% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9355P is the better fit. You are getting 7.2% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

EPYC 9355P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9355P is $1,652 cheaper on MSRP at $2,998 MSRP versus $4,650 MSRP, and it gives you a 23.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 66.3% better value on MSRP (32.4 vs 19.5 PassMark/$), 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 2024). That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 9355P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	174 FPS	187 FPS
medium	144 FPS	165 FPS
high	124 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	155 FPS
medium	123 FPS	131 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	70 FPS
medium	73 FPS	63 FPS
high	58 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 9355P	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	658 FPS	285 FPS
medium	566 FPS	252 FPS
high	459 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	233 FPS
medium	483 FPS	210 FPS
high	404 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	333 FPS	144 FPS
medium	295 FPS	133 FPS
high	268 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	100 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	752 FPS	849 FPS
medium	638 FPS	768 FPS
high	593 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	737 FPS
medium	474 FPS	662 FPS
high	434 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	493 FPS
medium	326 FPS	402 FPS
high	288 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	1018 FPS	1097 FPS
medium	914 FPS	978 FPS
high	788 FPS	834 FPS
ultra	711 FPS	702 FPS
1440p
low	813 FPS	902 FPS
medium	707 FPS	777 FPS
high	606 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	551 FPS
4K
low	577 FPS	656 FPS
medium	512 FPS	577 FPS
high	449 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9355P and Xeon 6740P

EPYC 9355P

The EPYC 9355P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 97,249 points. Launch price was $2,998.

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 9355P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9355P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 14.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 9355P (base: 3.55 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9355P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9355P scores 97,249 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 7% lead for the EPYC 9355P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9355P vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon 6740P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	48 / 96+50%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+16%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.55 GHz+69%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	288 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm	Intel 3 nm-25%
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	97,249+7%	90,684

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9355P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The EPYC 9355P supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9355P) vs 8 (Xeon 6740P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9355P) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the EPYC 9355P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon 6740P
Socket	SP5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+50%	4 TB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9355P) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: EPYC 9355P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 9355P rivals Xeon 6740P; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon 6740P
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	High-density Compute

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9355P launched at $2998 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. On MSRP ($2998 vs $4650), the EPYC 9355P is $1652 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9355P delivers 32.4 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the EPYC 9355P the 49.8% better value option.