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EPYC 7351
Xeon Platinum 8176
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7351
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8176
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7351 | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7351 | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 7351 and Xeon Platinum 8176
EPYC 7351
The EPYC 7351 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,226 points. Launch price was $1,100.
Xeon Platinum 8176
The Xeon Platinum 8176 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,179 points. Launch price was $8,719.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7351 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8176 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8176 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7351 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8176 — a 26.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8176 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7351 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8176 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7351 scores 23,226 against the Xeon Platinum 8176's 23,179 — a 0.2% lead for the EPYC 7351. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7351 vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8176.
| Feature | EPYC 7351 | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+66% | 38.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 28 MB+5500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,226 | 23,179 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7351 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8176 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7351 | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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