EPYC 7552 vs EPYC 8324P
EPYC 7552
EPYC 8324P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7552
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,650) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+119%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,650) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) |
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 7552 and EPYC 8324P
EPYC 7552
The EPYC 7552 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 57,414 points. Launch price was $4,025.
EPYC 8324P
The EPYC 8324P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.65 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,127 points. Launch price was $1,895.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7552 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 8324P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324P — a 9.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 7552 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.65 GHz). The EPYC 7552 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the EPYC 8324P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7552 scores 57,414 against the EPYC 8324P's 57,127 — a 0.5% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324P.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+50% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.65 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 192 MB (total)+50% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 57,414 | 57,127 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7552 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 8324P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7552 versus 4800 on the EPYC 8324P — the EPYC 8324P supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7552 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7552) vs 6 (EPYC 8324P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7552) vs 96 (EPYC 8324P) — the EPYC 7552 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7552) and SP6 (EPYC 8324P).
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 4800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+256% | 1152 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+33% | 96 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 8324P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC 8324P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7552 launched at $4025 MSRP, while the EPYC 8324P debuted at $1895. At current prices ($1650 vs $3598), the EPYC 7552 is $1948 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7552 delivers 34.8 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 8324P — making the EPYC 7552 the 74.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4025 | $1895-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1650-54% | $3598 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.8+119% | 15.9 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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