EPYC 7371 vs Xeon Platinum 8180M

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GPU

EPYC 7371

16 Cores32 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Xeon Platinum 8180M

28 Cores56 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

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EPYC 7371 vs Xeon Platinum 8180M Performance Spectrum

EPYC 7371

16 / 32

30,156

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Xeon Platinum 8180M

28 / 56

30,313

+0.5%

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 Platinum 8180M 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 Platinum 8180M: 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

✅+66.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 39 MB).
✅Draws 200W instead of 205W, a 5W reduction.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8180M across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,000 vs 25,000).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8180M

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (39 MB vs 64 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8180M better than EPYC 7371?

Yes. Xeon Platinum 8180M is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 7.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 66.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 0.5% higher PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Platinum 8180M is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 7.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8180M is the stronger fit. You are getting 66.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads.

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

Xeon Platinum 8180M still makes the most sense overall. Xeon Platinum 8180M comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 7.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

EPYC 7371 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2017) and 66.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 39 MB). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

EPYC 7371 vs Xeon Platinum 8180M 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 Platinum 8180M

The Xeon Platinum 8180M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 30,313 points. Launch price was $13,011.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7371 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8180M offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180M — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7371 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8180M uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7371 scores 30,156 against the Xeon Platinum 8180M's 30,313 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8180M. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 25,000 (50% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,216 vs 1,000, a 19.5% lead for the EPYC 7371 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,941 vs 21,854 (103.6% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371 vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180M.

Feature	EPYC 7371	Xeon Platinum 8180M
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	28 / 56+75%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+24%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+66%	38.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+51100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	30,156	30,313
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,000	25,000+67%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,216+22%	1,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,941	21,854+215%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7371 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8180M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The EPYC 7371 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 33.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7371) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180M). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7371) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180M) — the EPYC 7371 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 platform (EPYC 7371) and C620 (Xeon Platinum 8180M).

Feature	EPYC 7371	Xeon Platinum 8180M
Socket	TR4	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB+33%	1536 GB
RAM Channels	8+33%	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+167%	48

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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 Platinum 8180M 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 Platinum 8180M). Primary use case: EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads, Xeon Platinum 8180M targets Mission Critical Datacenter. Direct competitor: EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134; Xeon Platinum 8180M rivals EPYC 7551.

Feature	EPYC 7371	Xeon Platinum 8180M
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	Mission Critical Datacenter