EPYC 7453 vs Xeon Gold 6342

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7453

28 Cores56 Thrd225 WWMax: 3.45 GHz2021

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Xeon Gold 6342

24 Cores48 Thrd230 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7453

28 / 56

48,453

+2.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon Gold 6342

24 / 48

47,076

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7453

2021

Why buy it

✅+2.9% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).
✅Costs $1,407 less on MSRP ($1,570 MSRP vs $2,977 MSRP).
✅Delivers 95.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.9 vs 15.8 PassMark/$ ($1,570 MSRP vs $2,977 MSRP).
✅Draws 225W instead of 230W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6342 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon Gold 6342

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,076 vs 48,453).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.8 vs 30.9 PassMark/$ ($2,977 MSRP vs $1,570 MSRP).

EPYC 7453

2021

Xeon Gold 6342

2021

Why buy it

✅+2.9% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).
✅Costs $1,407 less on MSRP ($1,570 MSRP vs $2,977 MSRP).
✅Delivers 95.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.9 vs 15.8 PassMark/$ ($1,570 MSRP vs $2,977 MSRP).
✅Draws 225W instead of 230W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6342 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,076 vs 48,453).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.8 vs 30.9 PassMark/$ ($2,977 MSRP vs $1,570 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7453 better than Xeon Gold 6342?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6342 is ahead with a 24.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7453 pulls ahead with 2.9% better PassMark. EPYC 7453 also has the bigger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7453 is the better fit. You are getting 2.9% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).

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

EPYC 7453 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7453 is $1,407 cheaper on MSRP at $1,570 MSRP versus $2,977 MSRP, and it gives you 2.9% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6342 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 24.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 95.2% better value on MSRP (30.9 vs 15.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon Gold 6342 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7453 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6342 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6342
1080p
low	164 FPS	187 FPS
medium	135 FPS	150 FPS
high	114 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	155 FPS
medium	115 FPS	121 FPS
high	90 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	73 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 FPS
high	45 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6342
1080p
low	395 FPS	416 FPS
medium	350 FPS	364 FPS
high	287 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	334 FPS	357 FPS
medium	301 FPS	317 FPS
high	255 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	221 FPS
medium	189 FPS	200 FPS
high	161 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	136 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6342
1080p
low	649 FPS	986 FPS
medium	530 FPS	859 FPS
high	471 FPS	812 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	720 FPS
1440p
low	502 FPS	787 FPS
medium	409 FPS	676 FPS
high	358 FPS	639 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	567 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	504 FPS
medium	289 FPS	397 FPS
high	246 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	288 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6342
1080p
low	886 FPS	911 FPS
medium	807 FPS	828 FPS
high	696 FPS	714 FPS
ultra	611 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	712 FPS
medium	608 FPS	625 FPS
high	522 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	447 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	514 FPS
medium	445 FPS	459 FPS
high	390 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	351 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7453 and Xeon Gold 6342

EPYC 7453

The EPYC 7453 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.45 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,453 points. Launch price was $1,570.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7453 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6342 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7453 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.45 GHz on the EPYC 7453 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6342 — a 1.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6342 (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7453 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon Gold 6342 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7453 scores 48,453 against the Xeon Gold 6342's 47,076 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 7453. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7453 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6342.

Feature	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6342
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+17%	24 / 48
Boost Clock	3.45 GHz	3.5 GHz+1%
Base Clock	2.75 GHz	2.8 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+78%	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	48,453+3%	47,076

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7453 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 7453) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6342) — the EPYC 7453 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (EPYC 7453) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6342).

Feature	EPYC 7453	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	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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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 7453 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon Gold 6342 rivals EPYC 7443.

Feature	EPYC 7453	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

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7453 launched at $1570 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6342 debuted at $2977. On MSRP ($1570 vs $2977), the EPYC 7453 is $1407 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7453 delivers 30.9 pts/$ vs 15.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6342 — making the EPYC 7453 the 64.5% better value option.