EPYC 7303P vs Xeon E7-8857 v2
EPYC 7303P
Xeon E7-8857 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7303P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8857 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7303P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($594) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,995) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7303P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+407%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($594) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,995) |
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 7303P and Xeon E7-8857 v2
EPYC 7303P
The EPYC 7303P 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: 36,487 points. Launch price was $594.
Xeon E7-8857 v2
The Xeon E7-8857 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 36,304 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7303P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7303P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8857 v2 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7303P is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7303P scores 36,487 against the Xeon E7-8857 v2's 36,304 — a 0.5% lead for the EPYC 7303P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7303P vs 30 MB on the Xeon E7-8857 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 7303P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+113% | 30 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 36,487 | 36,304 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7303P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7303P versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — the EPYC 7303P supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7303P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7303P) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8857 v2). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7303P) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8857 v2) — the EPYC 7303P offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7303P) and C602J (Xeon E7-8857 v2).
| Feature | EPYC 7303P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+100% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+167% | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+220% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 7303P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7303P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-8857 v2). Direct competitor: EPYC 7303P rivals Xeon Gold 6330; Xeon E7-8857 v2 rivals Xeon E7-4850 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 7303P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7303P launched at $594 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 debuted at $3838. At current prices ($594 vs $2995), the EPYC 7303P is $2401 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7303P delivers 61.4 pts/$ vs 12.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — making the EPYC 7303P the 134.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7303P | Xeon E7-8857 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $594-85% | $3838 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $594-80% | $2995 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.4+407% | 12.1 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2014 |
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