EPYC 7702P vs Xeon Gold 6438Y+
EPYC 7702P
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7702P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7702P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,425) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7702P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1019%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,425) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
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 7702P and Xeon Gold 6438Y+
EPYC 7702P
The EPYC 7702P 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: 63,692 points. Launch price was $4,425.
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 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 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,660 points. Launch price was $3,141.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7702P packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7702P has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7702P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7702P uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7702P scores 63,692 against the Xeon Gold 6438Y+'s 62,660 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 7702P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7702P vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+.
| Feature | EPYC 7702P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+100% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz | 4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+327% | 60 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 63,692+2% | 62,660 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7702P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7702P versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 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 7702P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) — the EPYC 7702P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7702P) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+).
| Feature | EPYC 7702P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6438Y+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7702P rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon Gold 6438Y+ rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | EPYC 7702P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7702P launched at $4425 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ debuted at $2607.
| Feature | EPYC 7702P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4425 | $2607-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $389 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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