EPYC 9474F vs Xeon 6741P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9474F

48 Cores96 Thrd360 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

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Xeon 6741P

48 Cores96 Thrd300 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9474F

48 / 96

102,255

+1.6%

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Xeon 6741P

48 / 96

100,660

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 9474F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.1 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($6,780 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.

Xeon 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,359 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.
✅6.3% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 128) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9474F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (100,660 vs 102,255).

EPYC 9474F

2022

Xeon 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,359 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,780 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 360W, a 60W reduction.
✅6.3% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 128) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.1 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($6,780 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 360W vs 300W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9474F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (100,660 vs 102,255).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9474F better than Xeon 6741P?

Yes. EPYC 9474F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.6% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9474F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.4% 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 9474F is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

EPYC 9474F is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon 6741P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 9474F is 53.4% more expensive on MSRP at $6,780 MSRP versus $4,421 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon 6741P is also 51.0% better value on MSRP (22.8 vs 15.1 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon 6741P 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 9474F Benchmark Check

Xeon 6741P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9474F	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	218 FPS	187 FPS
medium	179 FPS	165 FPS
high	154 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	189 FPS	155 FPS
medium	151 FPS	131 FPS
high	121 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	70 FPS
medium	64 FPS	63 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9474F	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	615 FPS	520 FPS
medium	537 FPS	460 FPS
high	433 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	516 FPS	425 FPS
medium	459 FPS	383 FPS
high	381 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	320 FPS	262 FPS
medium	288 FPS	239 FPS
high	258 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9474F	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	787 FPS	849 FPS
medium	671 FPS	768 FPS
high	608 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	534 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	586 FPS	737 FPS
medium	497 FPS	662 FPS
high	443 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	423 FPS	493 FPS
medium	339 FPS	402 FPS
high	299 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9474F	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	1075 FPS	978 FPS
medium	974 FPS	883 FPS
high	829 FPS	763 FPS
ultra	732 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	819 FPS	800 FPS
medium	717 FPS	698 FPS
high	607 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	514 FPS
4K
low	592 FPS	574 FPS
medium	531 FPS	516 FPS
high	461 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9474F and Xeon 6741P

EPYC 9474F

The EPYC 9474F 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 102,255 points. Launch price was $6,780.

Xeon 6741P

The Xeon 6741P 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 2.5 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 100,660 points. Launch price was $4,421.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 9474F and Xeon 6741P share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9474F versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P — a 7.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 9474F (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9474F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6741P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9474F scores 102,255 against the Xeon 6741P's 100,660 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 9474F. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9474F vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P.

Feature	EPYC 9474F	Xeon 6741P
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	48 / 96
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+8%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+44%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	288 MB (total)+13%
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	102,255+2%	100,660
Geekbench 6 Single	—	3,195

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9474F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6741P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9474F supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9474F) vs 8 (Xeon 6741P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9474F) vs 136 (Xeon 6741P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 9474F	Xeon 6741P
Socket	SP5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+50%	4 TB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	136+6%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9474F) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P). Primary use case: EPYC 9474F targets Data Center / Performance Optimized, Xeon 6741P targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9474F rivals Xeon 8461V; Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555.

Feature	EPYC 9474F	Xeon 6741P
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Data Center / Performance Optimized	Data Center

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9474F launched at $6780 MSRP, while the Xeon 6741P debuted at $4421. On MSRP ($6780 vs $4421), the Xeon 6741P is $2359 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9474F delivers 15.1 pts/$ vs 22.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6741P — making the Xeon 6741P the 40.6% better value option.