EPYC 7343 vs EPYC 7402P
EPYC 7343
EPYC 7402P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7343
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7402P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7343 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,350) | ✅ More affordable ($1,090) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7343 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,350) | ✅ More affordable ($1,090) |
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 7343 and EPYC 7402P
EPYC 7343
The EPYC 7343 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 43,644 points. Launch price was $1,565.
EPYC 7402P
The EPYC 7402P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 43,759 points. Launch price was $1,250.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7343 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7402P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7402P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7343 versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402P — a 15.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 7343 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7343 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the EPYC 7402P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7343 scores 43,644 against the EPYC 7402P's 43,759 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 7402P. Both processors carry 128 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 7343 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+16% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 43,644 | 43,759 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP3 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7343) and SP3 (EPYC 7402P).
| Feature | EPYC 7343 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7343 rivals Xeon Gold 6248; EPYC 7402P rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | EPYC 7343 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7343 launched at $1565 MSRP, while the EPYC 7402P debuted at $1280. At current prices ($1350 vs $1090), the EPYC 7402P is $260 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7343 delivers 32.3 pts/$ vs 40.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 7402P — making the EPYC 7402P the 21.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7343 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1565 | $1280-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1350 | $1090-19% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.3 | 40.1+24% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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