EPYC 7742 vs Xeon Platinum 8571N
EPYC 7742
Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7742
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($418) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($418) |
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 8571N
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 8571N
The Xeon Platinum 8571N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4800 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 68,385 points. Launch price was $6,839.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7742 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8571N offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the EPYC 7742 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7742 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8571N — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8571N (base: 2.25 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7742 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8571N uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7742 scores 69,448 against the Xeon Platinum 8571N's 68,385 — a 1.5% lead for the EPYC 7742. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7742 vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8571N.
| Feature | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+23% | 52 / 104 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.25 GHz | 2.4 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 300 MB (total)+17% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 69,448+2% | 68,385 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 60,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7742 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8571N uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7742 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8571N — the EPYC 7742 supports 199.4% 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 7742) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8571N) — the EPYC 7742 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7742) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8571N).
| Feature | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8571N supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8571N targets Cloud Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7742 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; Xeon Platinum 8571N rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Cloud Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7742 launched at $6950 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8571N debuted at $599. At current prices ($800 vs $418), the Xeon Platinum 8571N is $382 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7742 delivers 86.8 pts/$ vs 163.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8571N — making the Xeon Platinum 8571N the 61.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7742 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6950 | $599-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $418-48% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.8 | 163.6+88% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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