EPYC 7352 vs Xeon Gold 6338
EPYC 7352
Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7352
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7352 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($725) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7352 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+122%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($725) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604) |
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 7352 and Xeon Gold 6338
EPYC 7352
The EPYC 7352 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.
Xeon Gold 6338
The Xeon Gold 6338 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 40,225 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7352 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7352 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7352 scores 40,370 against the Xeon Gold 6338's 40,225 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7352. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352 vs 48 MB on the Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | EPYC 7352 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+15% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 48 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 40,370 | 40,225 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 32,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,112 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,276 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7352 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338 — the Xeon Gold 6338 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338 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 7352) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338) — the EPYC 7352 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338).
| Feature | EPYC 7352 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6338 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6338). Primary use case: EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Xeon Gold 6338 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 7352 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-density Computing / Server | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7352 launched at $1350 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338 debuted at $2990. At current prices ($725 vs $1604), the EPYC 7352 is $879 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7352 delivers 55.7 pts/$ vs 25.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338 — making the EPYC 7352 the 75.8% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7352 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1350-55% | $2990 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $725-55% | $1604 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.7+122% | 25.1 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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