CPU
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EPYC 7272
Xeon Gold 6142
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 7272
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6142
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7272 | Xeon Gold 6142 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7272 | Xeon Gold 6142 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7272 and Xeon Gold 6142
EPYC 7272
The EPYC 7272 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,161 points. Launch price was $625.
Xeon Gold 6142
The Xeon Gold 6142 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 25,490 points. Launch price was $2,946.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7272 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6142 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6142 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7272 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6142 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6142 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 7272 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6142 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7272 scores 25,161 against the Xeon Gold 6142's 25,490 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6142. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7272 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6142.
| Feature | EPYC 7272 | Xeon Gold 6142 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+12% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+45% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 16 MB+3100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 25,161 | 25,490+1% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7272 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6142 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7272 | Xeon Gold 6142 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7272) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6142). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6142 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | EPYC 7272 | Xeon Gold 6142 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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