EPYC 8324P vs Xeon E7-8895 v2
EPYC 8324P
Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8324P | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8324P | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5439%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
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 Xeon E7-8895 v2
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.
Xeon E7-8895 v2
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2014-02-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 57,165 points. Launch price was $6,841.
Processing Power
The EPYC 8324P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the EPYC 8324P has 17 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 (base: 2.65 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 8324P is built on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 8324P scores 57,127 against the Xeon E7-8895 v2's 57,165 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E7-8895 v2. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324P vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+113% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.65 GHz | 2.8 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+241% | 37.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm-77% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 57,127 | 57,165 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8324P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses FCLGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8324P versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — the EPYC 8324P supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-8895 v2 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 1152 — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8324P) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8324P) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) — the EPYC 8324P offers 56 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8324P) and C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2).
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | FCLGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+200% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1152 | 1536+33% |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96+140% | 40 |
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; Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E7-8895 v2 debuted at $6841. At current prices ($3598 vs $65), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $3533 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8324P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 879.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 192.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1895-72% | $6841 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3598 | $65-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 879.5+5431% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2014 |
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