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EPYC 7282
Xeon 6357P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7282
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6357P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7282 | Xeon 6357P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7282 | Xeon 6357P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7282 and Xeon 6357P
EPYC 7282
The EPYC 7282 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,201 points. Launch price was $650.
Xeon 6357P
The Xeon 6357P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 30,401 points. Launch price was $556.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7282 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon 6357P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7282 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7282 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6357P — a 45.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 6357P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7282 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon 6357P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7282 scores 30,201 against the Xeon 6357P's 30,401 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon 6357P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,500 vs 18,000 (28.6% advantage for the Xeon 6357P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,086 vs 2,784, a 87.8% lead for the Xeon 6357P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,638 vs 12,769 (50.3% advantage for the Xeon 6357P). L3 cache: 64 MB on the EPYC 7282 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6357P.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon 6357P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz+59% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 30,201 | 30,401 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500 | 18,000+33% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,086 | 2,784+156% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,638 | 12,769+67% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7282 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6357P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7282 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon 6357P — the Xeon 6357P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7282 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7282) vs 2 (Xeon 6357P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7282) vs 20 (Xeon 6357P) — the EPYC 7282 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7282) and Server chipsets (Xeon 6357P).
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon 6357P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+3100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6357P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7282) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6357P). Primary use case: EPYC 7282 targets Edge Server / Entry Server, Xeon 6357P targets Edge Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7282 rivals Xeon Silver 4216; Xeon 6357P rivals Core i7-14700.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon 6357P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Edge Server / Entry Server | Edge Server / Workstation |
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