EPYC 7552 vs Xeon E7-8895 v2
EPYC 7552
Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7552
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7552 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,650) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7552 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2427%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,650) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
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 Xeon E7-8895 v2
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.
Xeon E7-8895 v2
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2014-02-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 57,165 points. Launch price was $6,841.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7552 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 33 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7552 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7552 scores 57,414 against the Xeon E7-8895 v2's 57,165 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+220% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 192 MB (total)+412% | 37.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 57,414 | 57,165 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7552 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses FCLGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7552 versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — the EPYC 7552 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7552 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7552) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7552) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) — the EPYC 7552 offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7552) and C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2).
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | FCLGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+100% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+167% | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+220% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7552 launched at $4025 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 debuted at $6841. At current prices ($1650 vs $65), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $1585 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7552 delivers 34.8 pts/$ vs 879.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 184.8% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7552 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4025-41% | $6841 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1650 | $65-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.8 | 879.5+2427% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2014 |
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