EPYC 7313 vs Xeon Platinum 8180
EPYC 7313
Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($764) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+215%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($764) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) |
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 Platinum 8180
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 Platinum 8180
The Xeon Platinum 8180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 38,259 points. Launch price was $10,009.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7313 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7313 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7313 scores 38,938 against the Xeon Platinum 8180's 38,259 — a 1.8% lead for the EPYC 7313. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313 vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+232% | 38.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm+-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 38,938+2% | 38,259 |
| 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 Platinum 8180 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The EPYC 7313 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 768 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7313) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7313) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180) — the EPYC 7313 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313) and Intel C621 (Xeon Platinum 8180).
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+433% | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7313) / not specified (Xeon Platinum 8180). Primary use case: EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU | — |
| Target Use | Server / High-load computing | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7313 launched at $1083 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 debuted at $10009. At current prices ($764 vs $2363), the EPYC 7313 is $1599 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7313 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 16.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8180 — making the EPYC 7313 the 103.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7313 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083-89% | $10009 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $764-68% | $2363 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.0+215% | 16.2 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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