EPYC 7F72 vs Xeon Platinum 8358
EPYC 7F72
Xeon Platinum 8358
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F72
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8358
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,131) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,145) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+43%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,131) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,145) |
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 8358
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 8358
The Xeon Platinum 8358 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 54,416 points. Launch price was $3,950.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7F72 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8358 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8358 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7F72 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8358 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 7F72 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 7F72 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8358 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7F72 scores 52,840 against the Xeon Platinum 8358's 54,416 — a 2.9% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8358. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F72 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8358.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 192 MB (total)+300% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 52,840 | 54,416+3% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7F72 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8358 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 7F72) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8358) — the EPYC 7F72 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7F72) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8358).
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | 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 8358 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7F72 rivals Xeon Platinum 8260; Xeon Platinum 8358 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7F72 launched at $2131 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8358 debuted at $4607. At current prices ($2131 vs $3145), the EPYC 7F72 is $1014 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7F72 delivers 24.8 pts/$ vs 17.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8358 — making the EPYC 7F72 the 35.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7F72 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2131-54% | $4607 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2131-32% | $3145 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.8+43% | 17.3 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2021 |
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