CPU
GPU
EPYC 7262
Xeon E5-2697 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7262
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2697 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7262 | Xeon E5-2697 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7262 | Xeon E5-2697 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7262 and Xeon E5-2697 v4
EPYC 7262
The EPYC 7262 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,779 points. Launch price was $575.
Xeon E5-2697 v4
The Xeon E5-2697 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 20,990 points. Launch price was $2,702.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7262 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2697 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7262 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2697 v4 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 7262 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7262 scores 20,779 against the Xeon E5-2697 v4's 20,990 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2697 v4. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7262 vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2697 v4.
| Feature | EPYC 7262 | Xeon E5-2697 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 18 / 36+125% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 45 MB+41% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4.5 MB+800% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 20,779 | 20,990+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,346 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,900 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7262 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7262 | Xeon E5-2697 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 8 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7262) / not specified (Xeon E5-2697 v4). Primary use case: EPYC 7262 targets Budget Server / Multi-thread computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7262 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.
| Feature | EPYC 7262 | Xeon E5-2697 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | — |
| Target Use | Budget Server / Multi-thread computing | — |
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