EPYC 8324P vs EPYC 7552
EPYC 8324P
EPYC 7552
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7552
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8324P | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) | ✅ More affordable ($1,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8324P | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+119%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) | ✅ More affordable ($1,650) |
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 8324P and EPYC 7552
EPYC 8324P
The EPYC 8324P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.65 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,127 points. Launch price was $1,895.
EPYC 7552
The EPYC 7552 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 57,414 points. Launch price was $4,025.
Processing Power
The EPYC 8324P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7552 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324P versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 7552 (base: 2.65 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 8324P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 7552 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8324P scores 57,127 against the EPYC 7552's 57,414 — a 0.5% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324P vs 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 48 / 96+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.65 GHz+20% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 192 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 57,127 | 57,414 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8324P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7552 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8324P versus 3200 on the EPYC 7552 — the EPYC 8324P supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7552 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8324P) vs 8 (EPYC 7552). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8324P) vs 128 (EPYC 7552) — the EPYC 7552 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8324P) and SP3 (EPYC 7552).
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1152 | 4096+256% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96 | 128+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 8324P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 8324P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y; EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 8324P launched at $1895 MSRP, while the EPYC 7552 debuted at $4025. At current prices ($3598 vs $1650), the EPYC 7552 is $1948 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8324P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 34.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7552 — making the EPYC 7552 the 74.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1895-53% | $4025 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3598 | $1650-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 34.8+119% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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