EPYC 7702 vs Xeon Gold 6448H
EPYC 7702
Xeon Gold 6448H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7702
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6448H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7702 | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,035) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,658) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7702 | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+77%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,035) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,658) |
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 7702 and Xeon Gold 6448H
EPYC 7702
The EPYC 7702 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 69,060 points. Launch price was $6,450.
Xeon Gold 6448H
The Xeon Gold 6448H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 70,292 points. Launch price was $3,658.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7702 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6448H offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7702 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7702 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6448H — a 20.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6448H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7702 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6448H uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7702 scores 69,060 against the Xeon Gold 6448H's 70,292 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6448H. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7702 vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6448H.
| Feature | EPYC 7702 | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+100% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz | 4.1 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+327% | 60 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 69,060 | 70,292+2% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7702 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6448H uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7702 versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6448H — the Xeon Gold 6448H supports 40% 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 7702) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6448H) — the EPYC 7702 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7702) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6448H).
| Feature | EPYC 7702 | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 4800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6448H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7702 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; Xeon Gold 6448H rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | EPYC 7702 | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7702 launched at $6450 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6448H debuted at $3658.
| Feature | EPYC 7702 | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6450 | $3658-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2035 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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