EPYC 7303 vs Xeon Silver 4510T

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EPYC 7303

16 Cores32 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

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Xeon Silver 4510T

12 Cores24 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2023

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EPYC 7303 vs Xeon Silver 4510T Performance Spectrum

EPYC 7303

16 / 32

28,572

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Xeon Silver 4510T

12 / 24

29,119

+1.9%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

EPYC 7303 vs Xeon Silver 4510T FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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EPYC 7303 vs Xeon Silver 4510T: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 7303

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4510T moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Silver 4510T

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 130W, a 15W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7303 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,000 vs 18,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7303 better than Xeon Silver 4510T?

Yes. EPYC 7303 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 5.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 12.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 7303 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 5.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7303 is the stronger fit. You are getting 12.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7303 still makes the most sense overall. EPYC 7303 comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 5.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Silver 4510T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of SP3 and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 7303 vs Xeon Silver 4510T Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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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 37.5% 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 — 1907.8% 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+38%
Max RAM Capacity	204 GB	4096 GB+1908%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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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