EPYC 9275F vs Xeon 6780E

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9275F

24 Cores48 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

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Xeon 6780E

144 Cores144 Thrd330 WWMax: 3 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9275F

24 / 48

84,620

0.0%

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon 6780E

144 / 144

86,734

+2.5%

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 9275F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +74.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+137% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 108 MB).
✅Costs $7,911 less on MSRP ($3,439 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 222.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($3,439 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 320W instead of 330W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,620 vs 86,734).

Xeon 6780E

2024

Why buy it

✅+2.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9275F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (108 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($11,350 MSRP vs $3,439 MSRP).

EPYC 9275F

2024

Xeon 6780E

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +74.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+137% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 108 MB).
✅Costs $7,911 less on MSRP ($3,439 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 222.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($3,439 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 320W instead of 330W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+2.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,620 vs 86,734).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9275F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (108 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($11,350 MSRP vs $3,439 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9275F better than Xeon 6780E?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9275F is ahead with a 74.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6780E pulls ahead with 2.5% better PassMark. EPYC 9275F also has the bigger cache pool with 137% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 108 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6780E is the better fit. You are getting 2.5% better PassMark, backed by 144 cores and 144 threads.

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

EPYC 9275F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9275F is $7,911 cheaper on MSRP at $3,439 MSRP versus $11,350 MSRP, and it gives you a 74.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon 6780E is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 2.5% better PassMark. It is also 222.0% better value on MSRP (24.6 vs 7.6 PassMark/$), 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 safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 9275F Benchmark Check

Xeon 6780E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9275F	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	315 FPS	189 FPS
medium	290 FPS	152 FPS
high	241 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	153 FPS
medium	230 FPS	119 FPS
high	178 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	71 FPS
medium	157 FPS	59 FPS
high	120 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9275F	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	725 FPS	244 FPS
medium	618 FPS	216 FPS
high	485 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	200 FPS
medium	510 FPS	181 FPS
high	419 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	124 FPS
medium	300 FPS	115 FPS
high	270 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9275F	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	923 FPS	934 FPS
medium	748 FPS	831 FPS
high	675 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	572 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	746 FPS
medium	584 FPS	655 FPS
high	515 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	511 FPS	479 FPS
medium	421 FPS	378 FPS
high	374 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9275F	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	1141 FPS	897 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	807 FPS
high	902 FPS	691 FPS
ultra	813 FPS	588 FPS
1440p
low	891 FPS	697 FPS
medium	785 FPS	606 FPS
high	689 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	650 FPS	500 FPS
medium	580 FPS	446 FPS
high	515 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	334 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9275F and Xeon 6780E

EPYC 9275F

The EPYC 9275F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,620 points. Launch price was $3,439.

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 9275F packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 120 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 46.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 9275F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9275F scores 84,620 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 2.5% lead for the Xeon 6780E. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9275F vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.

Feature	EPYC 9275F	Xeon 6780E
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	144 / 144+500%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+60%	3 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+86%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+137%	108 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	4 MB (per module)+300%
Process	4 nm	Intel 3 nm-25%
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Sierra Forest (2024)
PassMark	84,620	86,734+2%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9275F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6780E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6000 on the EPYC 9275F versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6780E — the EPYC 9275F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9275F) vs 8 (Xeon 6780E). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9275F) vs 88 (Xeon 6780E) — the EPYC 9275F offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 9275F	Xeon 6780E
Socket	SP5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	6000+119900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	6144	4 TB+69904967%
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E). Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.

Feature	EPYC 9275F	Xeon 6780E
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	—	Cloud Native Compute

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9275F launched at $3439 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. On MSRP ($3439 vs $11350), the EPYC 9275F is $7911 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9275F delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 7.6 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the EPYC 9275F the 105.2% better value option.