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EPYC 7313
Xeon Gold 6354
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6354
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Gold 6354 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($764) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,898) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Gold 6354 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+275%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($764) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,898) |
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 7313 and Xeon Gold 6354
EPYC 7313
The EPYC 7313 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,938 points. Launch price was $1,083.
Xeon Gold 6354
The Xeon Gold 6354 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 39 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,400 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7313 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6354 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6354 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6354 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 7313 (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7313 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon Gold 6354 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7313 scores 38,938 against the Xeon Gold 6354's 39,400 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6354. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313 vs 39 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6354.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Gold 6354 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 18 / 36+13% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+228% | 39 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm+-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 38,938 | 39,400+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 26,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,736 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,264 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7313 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6354 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7313 versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6354 — the Xeon Gold 6354 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6354 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7313) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6354) — the EPYC 7313 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6354).
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Gold 6354 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+69904967% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6354 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7313) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6354). Primary use case: EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326; Xeon Gold 6354 rivals EPYC 7453.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Gold 6354 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server / High-load computing | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7313 launched at $1083 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6354 debuted at $2878. At current prices ($764 vs $2898), the EPYC 7313 is $2134 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7313 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 13.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6354 — making the EPYC 7313 the 115.8% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Gold 6354 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083-62% | $2878 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $764-74% | $2898 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.0+275% | 13.6 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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