EPYC 9754 vs Xeon 6747P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9754

128 Cores256 Thrd360 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2023

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Xeon 6747P

48 Cores96 Thrd330 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9754

128 / 256

98,450

0.0%

Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Xeon 6747P

48 / 96

101,685

+3.3%

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 9754

2023

Why buy it

✅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 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (16,825 vs 45,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.3 vs 15.7 PassMark/$ ($11,900 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).

Xeon 6747P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +39.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,403 less on MSRP ($6,497 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 89.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.7 vs 8.3 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Draws 330W instead of 360W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

EPYC 9754

2023

Xeon 6747P

2025

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +39.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,403 less on MSRP ($6,497 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 89.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.7 vs 8.3 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Draws 330W instead of 360W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6747P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (16,825 vs 45,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.3 vs 15.7 PassMark/$ ($11,900 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6747P better than EPYC 9754?

Yes. Xeon 6747P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 39.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 167.5% better Geekbench multi-core, 3.3% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon 6747P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 39.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6747P is the better fit. You are getting 167.5% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

Xeon 6747P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6747P is $5,403 cheaper on MSRP at $6,497 MSRP versus $11,900 MSRP, and it gives you a 39.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 89.2% better value on MSRP (15.7 vs 8.3 PassMark/$), 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), more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 128/256, 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 9754 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6747P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9754	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 9754	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 9754	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 9754	Xeon 6747P
1080p
low	876 FPS	1034 FPS
medium	793 FPS	916 FPS
high	682 FPS	789 FPS
ultra	592 FPS	670 FPS
1440p
low	695 FPS	848 FPS
medium	602 FPS	727 FPS
high	515 FPS	623 FPS
ultra	435 FPS	525 FPS
4K
low	495 FPS	613 FPS
medium	441 FPS	538 FPS
high	387 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	403 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9754 and Xeon 6747P

EPYC 9754

The EPYC 9754 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 98,450 points. Launch price was $11,900.

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 9754 packs 128 cores / 256 threads, while the Xeon 6747P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9754 has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 9754 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon 6747P — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Xeon 6747P (base: 2.25 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9754 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6747P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9754 scores 98,450 against the Xeon 6747P's 101,685 — a 3.2% lead for the Xeon 6747P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,634 vs 2,000, a 20.1% lead for the Xeon 6747P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,825 vs 45,000 (91.1% advantage for the Xeon 6747P). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9754 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6747P.

Feature	EPYC 9754	Xeon 6747P
Cores / Threads	128 / 256+167%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.9 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2.25 GHz	2.7 GHz+20%
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	98,450	101,685+3%
Cinebench R23 Multi	104,584	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,634	2,000+22%
Geekbench 6 Multi	16,825	45,000+167%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9754 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 9754) vs 8 (Xeon 6747P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9754) vs 88 (Xeon 6747P) — the EPYC 9754 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9754) and C741 (Xeon 6747P).

Feature	EPYC 9754	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 9754) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6747P). Primary use case: EPYC 9754 targets Data Center / Cloud Native, Xeon 6747P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9754 rivals Xeon 6780E; Xeon 6747P rivals EPYC 9555.

Feature	EPYC 9754	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 / Cloud Native	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9754 launched at $11900 MSRP, while the Xeon 6747P debuted at $6497. On MSRP ($11900 vs $6497), the Xeon 6747P is $5403 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9754 delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon 6747P — making the Xeon 6747P the 61.7% better value option.