EPYC 7773X vs Xeon 6780E

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7773X

64 Cores128 Thrd280 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

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Xeon 6780E

144 Cores144 Thrd330 WWMax: 3 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7773X

64 / 128

91,340

+5.3%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Xeon 6780E

144 / 144

86,734

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 7773X

2022

Why buy it

✅+5.3% higher PassMark.
✅+611.1% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 108 MB).
✅Costs $2,550 less on MSRP ($8,800 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 10.4 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 330W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6780E across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6780E moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6780E

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (86,734 vs 91,340).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (108 MB vs 768 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($11,350 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
❌17.9% higher power demand at 330W vs 280W.

EPYC 7773X

2022

Xeon 6780E

2024

Why buy it

✅+5.3% higher PassMark.
✅+611.1% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 108 MB).
✅Costs $2,550 less on MSRP ($8,800 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 10.4 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 330W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6780E across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon 6780E moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (86,734 vs 91,340).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (108 MB vs 768 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($11,350 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
❌17.9% higher power demand at 330W vs 280W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7773X better than Xeon 6780E?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6780E is ahead with a 3.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X pulls ahead with 5.3% better PassMark. EPYC 7773X also has the bigger cache pool with 611.1% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 108 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X is the better fit. You are getting 5.3% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 611.1% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 108 MB).

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

EPYC 7773X is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7773X is $2,550 cheaper on MSRP at $8,800 MSRP versus $11,350 MSRP, and it gives you 5.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon 6780E is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 3.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 35.8% better value on MSRP (10.4 vs 7.6 PassMark/$), 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 6780E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022) and a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of SP3. 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 7773X Benchmark Check

Xeon 6780E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	197 FPS	189 FPS
medium	160 FPS	152 FPS
high	129 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	158 FPS	153 FPS
medium	124 FPS	119 FPS
high	96 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	71 FPS
medium	61 FPS	59 FPS
high	47 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	257 FPS	244 FPS
medium	228 FPS	216 FPS
high	189 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	211 FPS	200 FPS
medium	192 FPS	181 FPS
high	164 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	124 FPS
medium	121 FPS	115 FPS
high	106 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	850 FPS	934 FPS
medium	708 FPS	831 FPS
high	660 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	612 FPS	746 FPS
medium	508 FPS	655 FPS
high	466 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	437 FPS	479 FPS
medium	341 FPS	378 FPS
high	305 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	955 FPS	897 FPS
medium	867 FPS	807 FPS
high	742 FPS	691 FPS
ultra	639 FPS	588 FPS
1440p
low	738 FPS	697 FPS
medium	642 FPS	606 FPS
high	547 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	525 FPS	500 FPS
medium	468 FPS	446 FPS
high	409 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	334 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7773X and Xeon 6780E

EPYC 7773X

The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.

Xeon 6780E

The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7773X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 15.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 7773X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 5.2% lead for the EPYC 7773X. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6780E
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	144 / 144+125%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+611%	108 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4 MB (per module)+700%
Process	7 nm	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Milan-X (2022)	Sierra Forest (2024)
PassMark	91,340+5%	86,734
Geekbench 6 Single	1,536	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7773X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6780E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6780E — the Xeon 6780E supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7773X) vs 88 (Xeon 6780E) — the EPYC 7773X offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6780E
Socket	SP3	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400+25%
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB	4 TB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7773X) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon 6780E
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Server	Cloud Native Compute

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. On MSRP ($8800 vs $11350), the EPYC 7773X is $2550 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 7.6 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the EPYC 7773X the 30.4% better value option.