EPYC 7303 vs Xeon Silver 4510T
EPYC 7303
Xeon Silver 4510T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7303
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Silver 4510T
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 Silver 4510T
The Xeon Silver 4510T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 29,119 points. Launch price was $624.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7303 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4510T offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7303 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510T — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4510T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7303 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4510T uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7303 scores 28,572 against the Xeon Silver 4510T's 29,119 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon Silver 4510T. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 16,000 (11.8% advantage for the EPYC 7303). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,800, a 8.5% lead for the EPYC 7303 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 11,000 (0% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4510T). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7303 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510T.
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+113% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 28,572 | 29,119+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000+13% | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960+9% | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7303 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4510T uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7303 versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4510T — the Xeon Silver 4510T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4510T supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 204 GB — 181% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7303) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4510T) — the EPYC 7303 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 platform (EPYC 7303) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4510T).
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 204 GB | 4096 GB+1908% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 7303 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Silver 4510T 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 Silver 4510T). Primary use case: EPYC 7303 targets High-frequency Server Workloads, Xeon Silver 4510T targets Enterprise Storage / Edge Computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7303 rivals Xeon Gold 6334; Xeon Silver 4510T rivals EPYC 8124.
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Enterprise Storage / Edge Computing |
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