EPYC 73F3 vs Xeon Gold 6342
EPYC 73F3
Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 73F3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 73F3 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 73F3 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+40%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,000) |
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 73F3 and Xeon Gold 6342
EPYC 73F3
The EPYC 73F3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 46,103 points. Launch price was $3,521.
Xeon Gold 6342
The Xeon Gold 6342 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 230 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 47,076 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 73F3 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6342 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6342 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the EPYC 73F3 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6342 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 73F3 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 73F3 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon Gold 6342 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 73F3 scores 46,103 against the Xeon Gold 6342's 47,076 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6342. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 73F3 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6342.
| Feature | EPYC 73F3 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+14% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+25% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+611% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm+-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 46,103 | 47,076+2% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 73F3 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6342 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6342 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 73F3) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6342) — the EPYC 73F3 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (EPYC 73F3) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6342).
| Feature | EPYC 73F3 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 73F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon Gold 6342 rivals EPYC 7443.
| Feature | EPYC 73F3 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 73F3 launched at $3521 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6342 debuted at $2977. At current prices ($2100 vs $3000), the EPYC 73F3 is $900 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 73F3 delivers 22.0 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6342 — making the EPYC 73F3 the 33.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 73F3 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3521 | $2977-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2100-30% | $3000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.0+40% | 15.7 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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