EPYC 7532 vs Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
EPYC 7532
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7532
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7532 | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($225) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7532 | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3044%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($225) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
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 7532 and Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
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.
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,189 points. Launch price was $5,945.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7532 and Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7532 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7532 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7532 scores 50,726 against the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+'s 50,189 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7532. L3 cache: 256 MB on the EPYC 7532 vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+.
| Feature | EPYC 7532 | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB+327% | 60 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 50,726+1% | 50,189 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7532 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7532 versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7532) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) — the EPYC 7532 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7532) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+).
| Feature | EPYC 7532 | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 5600+75% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
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 7532 rivals Xeon Gold 6338; Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ rivals EPYC 9474F.
| Feature | EPYC 7532 | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7532 launched at $2380 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ debuted at $5945. At current prices ($225 vs $7000), the EPYC 7532 is $6775 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7532 delivers 225.4 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — making the EPYC 7532 the 187.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7532 | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2380-60% | $5945 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $225-97% | $7000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 225.4+3031% | 7.2 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2023 |
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