CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD EPYC 9354

CORE STATE Genoa

CORE SPECS 32 Cores / 64 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 3.25 Base / 3.8 GHz Turbo

CACHE 256 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 280W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 4

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2022

Intel

INTEL

Xeon 6740E

CORE STATE Sierra Forest

CORE SPECS 96 Cores / 96 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.4 Base / 3.2 GHz Turbo

CACHE 96 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 250W

ARCHITECTURE Sierra Forest

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

6,221

6,525

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

878

921

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

25,923

27,191

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

3,659

3,838

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

61,722

64,741

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

8,713

9,140

passmark_data_compression

1,168,626

1,786,845

passmark_data_encryption

71,400

137,106

passmark_extended_instructions

86,176

78,968

passmark_find_prime_numbers

934

526

passmark_floating_point_math

188,894

309,333

passmark_integer_math

304,828

457,614

passmark_multithread

72,615

76,167

passmark_physics

9,281

7,608

passmark_random_string_sorting

140,690

220,684

passmark_single_thread

2,601

1,997

passmark_singlethread

2,601

1,997

Analysis: AMD EPYC 9354 vs Intel Xeon 6740E

For this direct comparison, Intel's 6740E chip emerges as the clear winner. The performance data demonstrate considerable advantages in both gaming workloads. If you're constructing a productivity system, Intel's 6740E chip offers more performance per dollar. This processor processes heavy tasks with capability. It's specifically apparent in practical scenarios.

AMD EPYC 9354 from AMD cannot be overlooked completely, however the speed shortfall compared to Intel's 6740E chip is tough to dismiss. For value-focused consumers, AMD EPYC 9354 from AMD might nonetheless represent a choice assuming its reduced MSRP makes up for the lower capabilities. Nevertheless, for peak performance, Intel's 6740E chip remains the undisputed victor. The determination is evident. Capability seekers should move toward Intel's 6740E chip.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

EPYC 9354

6740E

Core Specs

Cores

96 +200.0%

Threads

96 +50.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.25

2.4 -26.2%

Boost Clock (GHz)

3.8

3.2 -15.8%

Frequency (GHz)

3.25

2.4 -26.2%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

3.8

3.2 -15.8%

Multiplier

32.5

24 -26.2%

SMP CPUs

2 0.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

96 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

1 MB (per core)

4 MB (per module)

L3 Cache

256 MB (shared)

96 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

280

250 -10.7%

Configurable TDP

240-300 W

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Architecture

Zen 4

Sierra Forest

Codename

Genoa

Sierra Forest

Generation

EPYC (Zen 4 (Genoa))

Xeon 6 (Sierra Forest-SP)

Process Size

5 nm

Transistors

52,560 million

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Die Size

8x 72 mm²

578 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

Memory Bus

Twelve-channel

Eight-channel

Memory Bandwidth

460.8 GB/s

409.6 GB/s

ECC Memory

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 20 GT/s

CXL

—

Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)

Other

Market

Server/Workstation

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$3420

$5265

Part Number

100-100000798

SRPFV

Package

FC-LGA6096

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

—

106°C

Bundled Cooler

—

None

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