EPYC 7352 vs Xeon Gold 6338

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EPYC 7352

24 Cores48 Thrd155 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

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Xeon Gold 6338

32 Cores64 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

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EPYC 7352 vs Xeon Gold 6338 Performance Spectrum

EPYC 7352

24 / 48

40,370

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon Gold 6338

32 / 64

40,225

0.0%

About PassMark

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.

EPYC 7352 vs Xeon Gold 6338 FPS Benchmarks

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EPYC 7352 vs Xeon Gold 6338: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 7352

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,640 less on MSRP ($1,350 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
✅Delivers 122.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 29.9 vs 13.5 PassMark/$ ($1,350 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
✅Draws 155W instead of 205W, a 50W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6338 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 48 MB).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Gold 6338

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 32 MB).
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (40,225 vs 40,370).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.5 vs 29.9 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).
❌32.3% higher power demand at 205W vs 155W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7352 better than Xeon Gold 6338?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6338 is ahead with a 8.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7352 pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. Xeon Gold 6338 also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 32 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7352 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7352 is the better buy right now. EPYC 7352 comes in $1,640 cheaper on MSRP at $1,350 MSRP versus $2,990 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The compromise is that Xeon Gold 6338 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 8.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 122.3% better value on MSRP (29.9 vs 13.5 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 6338 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019), 50% larger total L3 cache (48 MB vs 32 MB), and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term bet.

EPYC 7352 vs Xeon Gold 6338 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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	—

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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. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6338 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 50% 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
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB	6144 GB+50%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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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	—

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Value Analysis

At launch, the EPYC 7352 was priced at $1350, while the Xeon Gold 6338 came in at $2990. On launch pricing ($1350 vs $2990), EPYC 7352 was $1640 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7352 delivers 29.9 pts/$ vs 13.5 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338 — making the EPYC 7352 the 75.9% better value option.

Feature	EPYC 7352	Xeon Gold 6338
MSRP	$1350-55%	$2990
Performance per Dollar	29.9+121%	13.5
Release Date	2019	2021

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