EPYC 7282 vs Xeon Gold 5220R
EPYC 7282
Xeon Gold 5220R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7282
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5220R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($199) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,015) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+407%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($199) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,015) |
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 Gold 5220R
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 Gold 5220R
The Xeon Gold 5220R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 30,372 points. Launch price was $1,555.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7282 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5220R offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 5220R has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7282 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5220R — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5220R (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7282 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5220R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7282 scores 30,201 against the Xeon Gold 5220R's 30,372 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5220R. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,086 vs 1,327, a 20% lead for the Xeon Gold 5220R that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 64 MB on the EPYC 7282 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5220R.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+79% | 35.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB+200% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,201 | 30,372 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,086 | 1,327+22% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,638 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7282 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5220R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The EPYC 7282 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7282) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 5220R). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7282) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 5220R) — the EPYC 7282 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7282) and C620 (Xeon Gold 5220R).
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+300% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Gold 5220R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7282) vs Yes (Xeon Gold 5220R). Primary use case: EPYC 7282 targets Edge Server / Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7282 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | Yes |
| Target Use | Edge Server / Entry Server | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7282 launched at $650 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5220R debuted at $1780. At current prices ($199 vs $1015), the EPYC 7282 is $816 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7282 delivers 151.8 pts/$ vs 29.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5220R — making the EPYC 7282 the 134.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $650-63% | $1780 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199-80% | $1015 |
| Performance per Dollar | 151.8+408% | 29.9 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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