EPYC 7742 vs Xeon Platinum 8352Y
EPYC 7742
Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7742
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8352Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($800) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,995) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8352Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+405%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($800) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,995) |
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 7742 and Xeon Platinum 8352Y
EPYC 7742
The EPYC 7742 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 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 69,448 points. Launch price was $6,950.
Xeon Platinum 8352Y
The Xeon Platinum 8352Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 68,643 points. Launch price was $3,995.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7742 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8352Y offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7742 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7742 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.25 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7742 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7742 scores 69,448 against the Xeon Platinum 8352Y's 68,643 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 7742. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7742 vs 48 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y.
| Feature | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8352Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+100% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.25 GHz+2% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+433% | 48 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 69,448+1% | 68,643 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7742 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8352Y uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7742) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352Y) — the EPYC 7742 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7742) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352Y).
| Feature | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8352Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8352Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7742 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; Xeon Platinum 8352Y rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8352Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7742 launched at $6950 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8352Y debuted at $3995.
| Feature | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8352Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6950 | $3995-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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