EPYC 7402 vs EPYC 73F3
EPYC 7402
EPYC 73F3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7402
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 73F3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7402 | EPYC 73F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,285) | ✅ More affordable ($2,100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7402 | EPYC 73F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,285) | ✅ More affordable ($2,100) |
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 7402 and EPYC 73F3
EPYC 7402
The EPYC 7402 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 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): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 46,012 points. Launch price was $1,783.
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.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7402 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 73F3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7402 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402 versus 4 GHz on the EPYC 73F3 — a 17.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 73F3 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The EPYC 7402 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the EPYC 73F3 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the EPYC 7402 scores 46,012 against the EPYC 73F3's 46,103 — a 0.2% lead for the EPYC 73F3. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7402 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 73F3.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | EPYC 73F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz | 4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 46,012 | 46,103 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 28,546 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,299 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,622 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP3 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7402 versus 3200 on the EPYC 73F3 — the EPYC 73F3 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7402) and SP3,C621A (EPYC 73F3).
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | EPYC 73F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 73F3 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7402) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 73F3). Primary use case: EPYC 7402 targets Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7402 rivals Xeon Gold 6242; EPYC 73F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | EPYC 73F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7402 launched at $1783 MSRP, while the EPYC 73F3 debuted at $3521. At current prices ($2285 vs $2100), the EPYC 73F3 is $185 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7402 delivers 20.1 pts/$ vs 22.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 73F3 — making the EPYC 73F3 the 8.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | EPYC 73F3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1783-49% | $3521 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2285 | $2100-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.1 | 22.0+9% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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