EPYC 7F72 vs Xeon Platinum 8160M
EPYC 7F72
Xeon Platinum 8160M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F72
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,131) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+513%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,131) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
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 7F72 and Xeon Platinum 8160M
EPYC 7F72
The EPYC 7F72 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 52,840 points. Launch price was $2,450.
Xeon Platinum 8160M
The Xeon Platinum 8160M 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 53,158 points. Launch price was $7,704.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7F72 and Xeon Platinum 8160M share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7F72 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160M — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7F72 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8160M uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7F72 scores 52,840 against the Xeon Platinum 8160M's 53,158 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8160M. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F72 vs 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160M.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 192 MB (total)+482% | 33 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 24 MB+4700% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 52,840 | 53,158 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7F72 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8160M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7F72 versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160M — the EPYC 7F72 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7F72 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7F72) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8160M). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7F72) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) — the EPYC 7F72 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7F72) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160M).
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 1536 GB+39321500% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8160M supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8160M targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: EPYC 7F72 rivals Xeon Platinum 8260; Xeon Platinum 8160M rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Datacenter |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7F72 launched at $2131 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8160M debuted at $5000. At current prices ($2131 vs $350), the Xeon Platinum 8160M is $1781 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7F72 delivers 24.8 pts/$ vs 151.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8160M — making the Xeon Platinum 8160M the 143.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2131-57% | $5000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2131 | $350-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.8 | 151.9+513% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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