CPU Comparison
AMD
AMD EPYC 9255
CORE STATE
Turin
CORE SPECS
24 Cores / 48 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
3.25 Base / 4.8 GHz Turbo
CACHE
128 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
200W
ARCHITECTURE
Zen 5
PROCESS
4 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2024
VS
INTEL
Xeon 6737P
CORE STATE
Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS
32 Cores / 64 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.9 Base / 4 GHz Turbo
CACHE
144 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
270W
ARCHITECTURE
Granite Rapids
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2025
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
passmark_data_compression
passmark_data_encryption
passmark_extended_instructions
passmark_find_prime_numbers
passmark_floating_point_math
passmark_integer_math
passmark_multithread
passmark_physics
passmark_random_string_sorting
passmark_single_thread
passmark_singlethread
Analysis: AMD EPYC 9255 vs Intel Xeon 6737P
AMD EPYC 9255 from AMD and Intel's 6737P chip represent almost matching benchmark scores in every test. Any variations between these two land within measurement uncertainty, meaning both would meet buyers just as capably. This equality leaves the selection nuanced. Additional variables grow particularly critical. Cost typically affects the scales.
Ultimately: AMD EPYC 9255 from AMD and Intel's 6737P chip are tightly matched. No merits a definite recommendation over the competitor. Make cost and chipset considerations influence your ultimate choice. Both chips can meet you effectively. It's a solid choice.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
EPYC 9255
6737P
Core Specs
Cores
24
32
+33.3%
Threads
48
64
+33.3%
Base Clock (GHz)
3.25
2.9
-10.8%
Boost Clock (GHz)
4.8
4
-16.7%
Frequency (GHz)
3.25
2.9
-10.8%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
4.8
4
-16.7%
Multiplier
32.5
29
-10.8%
SMP CPUs
2
2
0.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
80 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
128 MB (shared)
144 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
200
270
+35.0%
Configurable TDP
200-240 W
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Architecture
Architecture
Zen 5
Granite Rapids
Codename
Turin
Granite Rapids
Generation
EPYC
(Zen 5 (Turin))
Xeon 6
(Granite Rapids-SP)
Process Size
4 nm
5 nm
Transistors
33,260 million
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Die Size
4x 70.6 mm²
598 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Twelve-channel
Eight-channel
Memory Bandwidth
576.0 GB/s
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Yes
Platform
Socket
AMD Socket SP5
Intel Socket 4710
PCIe
Gen 5, 128 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
6 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
—
4 x24 24 GT/s
CXL
Gen 2.0
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Other
Market
Server/Workstation
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$2495
$4995
Part Number
100-000000694
SRVNZ
Package
FC-LGA6096
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
—
102°C
Bundled Cooler
—
None