EPYC 7302 vs Xeon Platinum 8270
EPYC 7302
Xeon Platinum 8270
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8270
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7302 | Xeon Platinum 8270 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($109) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,405) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7302 | Xeon Platinum 8270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6673%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($109) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,405) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8270
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.
Xeon Platinum 8270
The Xeon Platinum 8270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 26 cores and 52 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,602 points. Launch price was $7,405.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7302 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8270 offers 26 cores / 52 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8270 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8270 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8270 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 7302 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8270 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7302 scores 33,499 against the Xeon Platinum 8270's 33,602 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8270. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,500 vs 32,000 (48.5% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8270). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,192 vs 1,200, a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8270 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,254 vs 11,000 (7% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8270). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7302 vs 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8270.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | Xeon Platinum 8270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 26 / 52+63% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 35.75 MB (total)+12% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) |
| PassMark | 33,499 | 33,602 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,500 | 32,000+64% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,192 | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,254 | 11,000+7% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7302 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8270 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The EPYC 7302 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7302) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8270). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7302) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8270) — the EPYC 7302 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80,SP3 (EPYC 7302) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8270).
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | Xeon Platinum 8270 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+300% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8270 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8270). Primary use case: EPYC 7302 targets Server / Multi-thread Workstation, Xeon Platinum 8270 targets Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7302 rivals Xeon Gold 6230; Xeon Platinum 8270 rivals Xeon Platinum 8268.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | Xeon Platinum 8270 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server / Multi-thread Workstation | Server / Workstation |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7302 launched at $978 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8270 debuted at $7405.
| Feature | EPYC 7302 | Xeon Platinum 8270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $978-87% | $7405 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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