EPYC 7371 vs Xeon Gold 5320T

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GPU

EPYC 7371

16 Cores32 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Xeon Gold 5320T

20 Cores40 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

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EPYC 7371 vs Xeon Gold 5320T Performance Spectrum

EPYC 7371

16 / 32

30,156

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Xeon Gold 5320T

20 / 40

30,259

+0.3%

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 7371 vs Xeon Gold 5320T FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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EPYC 7371 vs Xeon Gold 5320T: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

EPYC 7371

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,000 vs 22,000).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Gold 5320T

2021

Why buy it

✅+46.7% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7371 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,977 MSRP, while EPYC 7371 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 5320T better than EPYC 7371?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, EPYC 7371 is ahead with a 6.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5320T pulls ahead with 46.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. EPYC 7371 also has the bigger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5320T is the stronger fit. You are getting 46.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 5320T is the better buy right now. Xeon Gold 5320T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $1,977 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 46.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The compromise is that EPYC 7371 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 6.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (15.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5320T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018), more multi-core headroom with 20 cores / 40 threads instead of 16/32, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

EPYC 7371 vs Xeon Gold 5320T Technical Specifications

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

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.

Xeon Gold 5320T

The Xeon Gold 5320T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,259 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7371 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5320T offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 5320T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5320T — a 8.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 7371 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 7371 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5320T uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7371 scores 30,156 against the Xeon Gold 5320T's 30,259 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 5320T. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 22,000 (37.8% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5320T). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,216 vs 1,290, a 5.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 5320T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,941 vs 19,074 (93.3% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5320T). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5320T.

Feature	EPYC 7371	Xeon Gold 5320T
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	20 / 40+25%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+35%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+113%	30 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+51100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	30,156	30,259
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,000	22,000+47%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,216	1,290+6%
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,941	19,074+175%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7371 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5320T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the EPYC 7371 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 5320T — the Xeon Gold 5320T supports 10% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5320T supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 200% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7371) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 5320T) — the EPYC 7371 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 platform (EPYC 7371) and C621A (Xeon Gold 5320T).

Feature	EPYC 7371	Xeon Gold 5320T
Socket	TR4	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2933+10%
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	6144 GB+200%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features

Only the EPYC 7371 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Gold 5320T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 5320T). Primary use case: EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads, Xeon Gold 5320T targets High-density Cloud / Virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134; Xeon Gold 5320T rivals EPYC 7413.

Feature	EPYC 7371	Xeon Gold 5320T
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	High-frequency Server Workloads	High-density Cloud / Virtualization