EPYC 9454 vs Xeon 6780E

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9454

48 Cores96 Thrd290 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

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Xeon 6780E

144 Cores144 Thrd330 WWMax: 3 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9454

48 / 96

87,961

+1.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

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 9454

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+137% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 108 MB).
✅Costs $6,125 less on MSRP ($5,225 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 120.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 290W instead of 330W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Xeon 6780E

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9454 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (86,734 vs 87,961).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (108 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($11,350 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).

EPYC 9454

2022

Xeon 6780E

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+137% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 108 MB).
✅Costs $6,125 less on MSRP ($5,225 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 120.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 290W instead of 330W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9454 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (86,734 vs 87,961).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (108 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($11,350 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9454 better than Xeon 6780E?

Yes. EPYC 9454 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 24.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9454 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 24.1% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9454 is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 137% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 108 MB).

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

EPYC 9454 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9454 is $6,125 cheaper on MSRP at $5,225 MSRP versus $11,350 MSRP, and it gives you a 24.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 120.3% better value on MSRP (16.8 vs 7.6 PassMark/$), 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). 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 9454 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6780E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	171 FPS	189 FPS
medium	142 FPS	152 FPS
high	122 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	153 FPS
medium	120 FPS	119 FPS
high	97 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	71 FPS
medium	60 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 9454	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	533 FPS	244 FPS
medium	465 FPS	216 FPS
high	373 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	438 FPS	200 FPS
medium	392 FPS	181 FPS
high	323 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	124 FPS
medium	246 FPS	115 FPS
high	216 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	672 FPS	934 FPS
medium	561 FPS	831 FPS
high	522 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	746 FPS
medium	426 FPS	655 FPS
high	390 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	479 FPS
medium	294 FPS	378 FPS
high	263 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	902 FPS	897 FPS
medium	822 FPS	807 FPS
high	708 FPS	691 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	588 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	697 FPS
medium	631 FPS	606 FPS
high	540 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	500 FPS
medium	464 FPS	446 FPS
high	407 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	334 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9454 and Xeon 6780E

EPYC 9454

The EPYC 9454 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.

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 9454 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 96 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 23.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9454 (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 9454 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 9454. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454 vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6780E
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	144 / 144+200%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+27%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.75 GHz+25%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+137%	108 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	4 MB (per module)+300%
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	Intel 3 nm-40%
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Sierra Forest (2024)
PassMark	87,961+1%	86,734

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9454 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6780E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9454 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454) vs 8 (Xeon 6780E). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454) vs 88 (Xeon 6780E) — the EPYC 9454 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6780E
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+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center, Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon 6780E
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Data Center	Cloud Native Compute

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. On MSRP ($5225 vs $11350), the EPYC 9454 is $6125 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 16.8 pts/$ vs 7.6 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the EPYC 9454 the 75.1% better value option.