EPYC 7303 vs Xeon Gold 6148
EPYC 7303
Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7303
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($290) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($290) |
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 7303 and Xeon Gold 6148
EPYC 7303
The EPYC 7303 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 28,572 points. Launch price was $604.
Xeon Gold 6148
The Xeon Gold 6148 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 29,021 points. Launch price was $3,072.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7303 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6148 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6148 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6148 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6148 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7303 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6148 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7303 scores 28,572 against the Xeon Gold 6148's 29,021 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6148. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 18,500 (2.7% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6148). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,254, a 43.9% lead for the EPYC 7303 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 9,445 (15.2% advantage for the EPYC 7303). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7303 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6148.
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 20 / 40+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+133% | 27.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 20 MB+3900% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,572 | 29,021+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000 | 18,500+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960+56% | 1,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000+16% | 9,445 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7303 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6148 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6148 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 204 GB — 116% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7303) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6148). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7303) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6148) — the EPYC 7303 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 platform (EPYC 7303) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6148).
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 204 GB | 768 GB+276% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 7303 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Gold 6148 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7303) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6148). Primary use case: EPYC 7303 targets High-frequency Server Workloads, Xeon Gold 6148 targets Legacy Enterprise Workloads. Direct competitor: EPYC 7303 rivals Xeon Gold 6334; Xeon Gold 6148 rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-frequency Server Workloads | Legacy Enterprise Workloads |
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