EPYC 7371 vs EPYC 7282
EPYC 7371
EPYC 7282
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7371
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7282
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7371 | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7371 | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) |
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 7371 and EPYC 7282
EPYC 7371
The EPYC 7371 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 November 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 30,156 points. Launch price was $1,550.
EPYC 7282
The EPYC 7282 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,201 points. Launch price was $650.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7371 and EPYC 7282 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7282 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 7371 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7371 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7282 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7371 scores 30,156 against the EPYC 7282's 30,201 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 7282. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 13,500 (10.5% advantage for the EPYC 7371). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,216 vs 1,086, a 11.3% lead for the EPYC 7371 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,941 vs 7,638 (9.6% advantage for the EPYC 7282). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371 vs 64 MB on the EPYC 7282.
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+11% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 8 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,156 | 30,201 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000+11% | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,216+12% | 1,086 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,941 | 7,638+10% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7371 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7282 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The EPYC 7282 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 platform (EPYC 7371) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7282).
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 4096 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 7371 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7282). Primary use case: EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads, EPYC 7282 targets Edge Server / Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134; EPYC 7282 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.
| Feature | EPYC 7371 | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | High-frequency Server Workloads | Edge Server / Entry Server |
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