EPYC 9734 vs Xeon 6747P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9734

112 Cores224 Thrd340 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

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Xeon 6747P

48 Cores96 Thrd330 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9734

112 / 224

102,286

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

Xeon 6747P

48 / 96

101,685

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 9734

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6747P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 15.7 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon 6747P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,103 less on MSRP ($6,497 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 46.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.7 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 330W instead of 340W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (101,685 vs 102,286).

EPYC 9734

2023

Xeon 6747P

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,103 less on MSRP ($6,497 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 46.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.7 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $9,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 330W instead of 340W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6747P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 15.7 PassMark/$ ($9,600 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (101,685 vs 102,286).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6747P better than EPYC 9734?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6747P is ahead with a 34.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9734 pulls ahead with 0.6% 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 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 112 cores and 224 threads.

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

Xeon 6747P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6747P is $3,103 cheaper on MSRP at $6,497 MSRP versus $9,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 34.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9734 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. It is also 46.9% better value on MSRP (15.7 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 6747P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 6747P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6747P
1080p
low	163 FPS	188 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 6747P
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 6747P
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 6747P
1080p
low	868 FPS	1034 FPS
medium	785 FPS	916 FPS
high	672 FPS	789 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	670 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	848 FPS
medium	600 FPS	727 FPS
high	511 FPS	623 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	525 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	613 FPS
medium	439 FPS	538 FPS
high	384 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	403 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9734 and Xeon 6747P

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 6747P

The Xeon 6747P 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 101,685 points. Launch price was $6,497.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9734 packs 112 cores / 224 threads, while the Xeon 6747P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon 6747P — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6747P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9734 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6747P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9734 scores 102,286 against the Xeon 6747P's 101,685 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 9734. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9734 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6747P.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6747P
Cores / Threads	112 / 224+133%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.9 GHz+30%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
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	101,685
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	45,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9734 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6747P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon 6747P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9734) vs 8 (Xeon 6747P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9734) vs 88 (Xeon 6747P) — the EPYC 9734 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9734) and C741 (Xeon 6747P).

Feature	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6747P
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%	4096 GB
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 9734) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6747P). Primary use case: EPYC 9734 targets Data Center / High Density, Xeon 6747P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E; Xeon 6747P rivals EPYC 9555.

Feature	EPYC 9734	Xeon 6747P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Data Center / High Density	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9734 launched at $9600 MSRP, while the Xeon 6747P debuted at $6497. On MSRP ($9600 vs $6497), the Xeon 6747P is $3103 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9734 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon 6747P — making the Xeon 6747P the 38% better value option.