EPYC 9734 vs Xeon 6741P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9734

112 Cores224 Thrd340 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

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Xeon 6741P

48 Cores96 Thrd300 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9734

112 / 224

102,286

+1.6%

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Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

Xeon 6741P

48 / 96

100,660

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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 9734

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6741P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).

Xeon 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,179 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 113.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 340W, a 40W reduction.
✅6.3% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 128) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (100,660 vs 102,286).

EPYC 9734

2023

Xeon 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,179 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 113.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 340W, a 40W reduction.
✅6.3% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 128) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6741P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (100,660 vs 102,286).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6741P better than EPYC 9734?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6741P is ahead with a 32.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9734 pulls ahead with 1.6% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9734 is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 112 cores and 224 threads.

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

Xeon 6741P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6741P is $5,179 cheaper on MSRP at $4,421 MSRP versus $9,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 32.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9734 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.6% better PassMark. It is also 113.7% better value on MSRP (22.8 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 6741P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 9734 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6741P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	163 FPS	187 FPS
medium	134 FPS	165 FPS
high	113 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	155 FPS
medium	114 FPS	131 FPS
high	90 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	70 FPS
medium	58 FPS	63 FPS
high	45 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6741P
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 9734	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	650 FPS	849 FPS
medium	541 FPS	768 FPS
high	481 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	737 FPS
medium	418 FPS	662 FPS
high	365 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	493 FPS
medium	289 FPS	402 FPS
high	246 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6741P
1080p
low	868 FPS	978 FPS
medium	785 FPS	883 FPS
high	672 FPS	763 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	800 FPS
medium	600 FPS	698 FPS
high	511 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	514 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	574 FPS
medium	439 FPS	516 FPS
high	384 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9734 and Xeon 6741P

EPYC 9734

The EPYC 9734 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 112 cores and 224 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 102,286 points. Launch price was $9,600.

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

The EPYC 9734 packs 112 cores / 224 threads, while the Xeon 6741P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 6741P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9734 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6741P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9734 scores 102,286 against the Xeon 6741P's 100,660 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 9734. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9734 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6741P
Cores / Threads	112 / 224+133%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.8 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	288 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm	Intel 3 nm-40%
Architecture	Bergamo (2023)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	102,286+2%	100,660
Geekbench 6 Single	—	3,195

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9734 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 9734 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9734) vs 8 (Xeon 6741P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9734) vs 136 (Xeon 6741P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 9734	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 9734) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P). Primary use case: EPYC 9734 targets Data Center / High Density, Xeon 6741P targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E; Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6741P
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Data Center / High Density	Data Center

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9734 launched at $9600 MSRP, while the Xeon 6741P debuted at $4421. On MSRP ($9600 vs $4421), the Xeon 6741P is $5179 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9734 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 22.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6741P — making the Xeon 6741P the 72.5% better value option.