EPYC 7282 vs Xeon Platinum 8180M
EPYC 7282
Xeon Platinum 8180M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7282
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Platinum 8180M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Platinum 8180M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Platinum 8180M
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 Platinum 8180M
The Xeon Platinum 8180M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 30,313 points. Launch price was $13,011.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7282 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8180M offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7282 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180M — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7282 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8180M uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7282 scores 30,201 against the Xeon Platinum 8180M's 30,313 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8180M. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,500 vs 25,000 (59.7% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,086 vs 1,000, a 8.2% lead for the EPYC 7282 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,638 vs 21,854 (96.4% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). L3 cache: 64 MB on the EPYC 7282 vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180M.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Platinum 8180M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+66% | 38.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 30,201 | 30,313 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500 | 25,000+85% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,086+9% | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,638 | 21,854+186% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7282 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8180M 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 1536 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7282) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180M). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7282) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180M) — the EPYC 7282 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7282) and C620 (Xeon Platinum 8180M).
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Platinum 8180M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+167% | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8180M 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 Platinum 8180M). Primary use case: EPYC 7282 targets Edge Server / Entry Server, Xeon Platinum 8180M targets Mission Critical Datacenter. Direct competitor: EPYC 7282 rivals Xeon Silver 4216; Xeon Platinum 8180M rivals EPYC 7551.
| Feature | EPYC 7282 | Xeon Platinum 8180M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mission Critical Datacenter |
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