EPYC 7302 vs EPYC 7302P
EPYC 7302
EPYC 7302P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7302 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7302 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ 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 7302 and EPYC 7302P
EPYC 7302
The EPYC 7302 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 33,499 points. Launch price was $978.
EPYC 7302P
The EPYC 7302P 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 32,690 points. Launch price was $825.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7302 and EPYC 7302P share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302 versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302P — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture using a 7 nm, 14 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 7302 scores 33,499 against the EPYC 7302P's 32,690 — a 2.4% lead for the EPYC 7302. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,500 vs 11,500 (51.6% advantage for the EPYC 7302). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,192 vs 1,320, a 10.2% lead for the EPYC 7302P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,254 vs 11,450 (11% advantage for the EPYC 7302P). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 33,499+2% | 32,690 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,500+70% | 11,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,192 | 1,320+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,254 | 11,450+12% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP3 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX80,SP3 (EPYC 7302) and SP3 (EPYC 7302P).
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V, SEV virtualization. Primary use case: EPYC 7302 targets Server / Multi-thread Workstation, EPYC 7302P targets Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7302 rivals Xeon Gold 6230; EPYC 7302P rivals Xeon Gold 6230.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | Server / Multi-thread Workstation | Server / Virtualization |
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