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AMD EPYC 7642 vs Intel Xeon 654
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 2,008 | 3,786 |
| Multicore | 59,413 | 61,557 |
| Estimated price | $1,482.45 | $1,469 |
| Cores | 48 | 18 |
| Threads | 96 | 36 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 225 W | 200 W |
| Socket | SP3 | FCLGA4710 |
| First seen | Q2 2021 | Q4 2025 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD EPYC 7642 has a PassMark single-core score of 2,008, compared with 3,786 for Intel Xeon 654. Intel Xeon 654 has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD EPYC 7642 has a PassMark multicore score of 59,413, compared with 61,557 for Intel Xeon 654. Intel Xeon 654 has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD EPYC 7642 lists SP3; Intel Xeon 654 lists FCLGA4710. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD EPYC 7642 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Xeon 654 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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