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EPYC 7551P
Xeon Platinum 8280M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7551P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8280M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($329) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1814%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($329) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) |
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 7551P and Xeon Platinum 8280M
EPYC 7551P
The EPYC 7551P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,111 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Xeon Platinum 8280M
The Xeon Platinum 8280M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 37,665 points. Launch price was $13,012.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7551P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8280M offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the EPYC 7551P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8280M — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8280M (base: 2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 7551P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8280M uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7551P scores 38,111 against the Xeon Platinum 8280M's 37,665 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 7551P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551P vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8280M.
| Feature | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+14% | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+66% | 38.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) |
| PassMark | 38,111+1% | 37,665 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 35,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,214 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,500 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7551P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8280M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7551P versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8280M — the EPYC 7551P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 2048 of RAM. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7551P) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8280M). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7551P) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) — the EPYC 7551P offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7551P) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Platinum 8280M).
| Feature | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 2048 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7551P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8280M). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8280M targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7551P rivals Xeon Platinum 8160; Xeon Platinum 8280M rivals EPYC 7742.
| Feature | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | High-end Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7551P launched at $2100 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8280M debuted at $10009. At current prices ($329 vs $6223), the EPYC 7551P is $5894 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7551P delivers 115.8 pts/$ vs 6.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8280M — making the EPYC 7551P the 180.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2100-79% | $10009 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $329-95% | $6223 |
| Performance per Dollar | 115.8+1798% | 6.1 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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