EPYC 8534P vs EPYC 7573X
EPYC 8534P
EPYC 7573X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8534P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7573X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8534P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,529) | ✅ More affordable ($3,580) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8534P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,529) | ✅ More affordable ($3,580) |
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 8534P and EPYC 7573X
EPYC 8534P
The EPYC 8534P 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 71,900 points. Launch price was $4,950.
EPYC 7573X
The EPYC 7573X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-01. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 69,432 points. Launch price was $5,590.
Processing Power
The EPYC 8534P packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 7573X offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 8534P has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 8534P versus 3.6 GHz on the EPYC 7573X — a 14.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7573X (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 8534P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 7573X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8534P scores 71,900 against the EPYC 7573X's 69,432 — a 3.5% lead for the EPYC 8534P. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8534P vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7573X.
| Feature | EPYC 8534P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+100% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 768 MB (total)+500% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 71,900+4% | 69,432 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,678 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,882 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8534P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7573X uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 8534P versus 3200 on the EPYC 7573X — the EPYC 7573X supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7573X supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 GB — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8534P) vs 8 (EPYC 7573X). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8534P) vs 128 (EPYC 7573X) — the EPYC 7573X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8534P) and SP3 (EPYC 7573X).
| Feature | EPYC 8534P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1152 GB+29491100% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96 | 128+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 8534P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 8534P) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7573X). Primary use case: EPYC 8534P targets Cloud Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 8534P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y; EPYC 7573X rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.
| Feature | EPYC 8534P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Cloud Server | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 8534P launched at $5529 MSRP, while the EPYC 7573X debuted at $5590. At current prices ($5529 vs $3580), the EPYC 7573X is $1949 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8534P delivers 13.0 pts/$ vs 19.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7573X — making the EPYC 7573X the 39.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 8534P | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5529-1% | $5590 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5529 | $3580-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.0 | 19.4+49% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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