EPYC 7502P vs EPYC 7532
EPYC 7502P
EPYC 7532
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7502P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7532
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7502P | EPYC 7532 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,299) | ✅ More affordable ($225) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7502P | EPYC 7532 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+472%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,299) | ✅ More affordable ($225) |
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 7502P and EPYC 7532
EPYC 7502P
The EPYC 7502P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 51,206 points. Launch price was $2,300.
EPYC 7532
The EPYC 7532 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-02-19. It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 50,726 points. Launch price was $2,300.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7502P and EPYC 7532 share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502P versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7532 — a 1.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 7502P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture using a 7 nm, 14 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 7502P scores 51,206 against the EPYC 7532's 50,726 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 7502P. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502P vs 256 MB on the EPYC 7532.
| Feature | EPYC 7502P | EPYC 7532 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz+2% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 256 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 16 MB+3100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 51,206 | 50,726 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7502P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7532 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7502P) and SP3 (EPYC 7532).
| Feature | EPYC 7502P | EPYC 7532 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
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 7502P rivals Xeon Gold 6338; EPYC 7532 rivals Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | EPYC 7502P | EPYC 7532 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7502P launched at $2300 MSRP, while the EPYC 7532 debuted at $2380. At current prices ($1299 vs $225), the EPYC 7532 is $1074 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7502P delivers 39.4 pts/$ vs 225.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7532 — making the EPYC 7532 the 140.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7502P | EPYC 7532 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2300-3% | $2380 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1299 | $225-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.4 | 225.4+472% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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