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EPYC 7F32
Xeon Platinum 8176
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F32
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8176
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7F32 | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($179) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7F32 | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($179) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7F32 and Xeon Platinum 8176
EPYC 7F32
The EPYC 7F32 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,253 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Xeon Platinum 8176
The Xeon Platinum 8176 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,179 points. Launch price was $8,719.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7F32 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8176 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8176 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F32 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8176 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 7F32 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7F32 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8176 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7F32 scores 23,253 against the Xeon Platinum 8176's 23,179 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 7F32. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F32 vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8176.
| Feature | EPYC 7F32 | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 28 / 56+250% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 38.5 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 28 MB+5500% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,253 | 23,179 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7F32 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8176 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7F32 | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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