Xeon 6505P vs EPYC 7352
Xeon 6505P
EPYC 7352
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6505P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7352
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6505P | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($563) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($725) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6505P | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($563) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($725) |
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 Xeon 6505P and EPYC 7352
Xeon 6505P
The Xeon 6505P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 39,341 points. Launch price was $563.
EPYC 7352
The EPYC 7352 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6505P packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 7352 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7352 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon 6505P versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6505P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon 6505P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 7352 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6505P scores 39,341 against the EPYC 7352's 40,370 — a 2.6% lead for the EPYC 7352. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6505P vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 48+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total)+50% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 39,341 | 40,370+3% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 32,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6505P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7352 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6505P versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 — the Xeon 6505P supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6505P) vs 128 (EPYC 7352) — the EPYC 7352 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4710 (Xeon 6505P) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352).
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+159900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6505P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6505P) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352). Primary use case: EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6505P rivals EPYC 9334; EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | — | High-density Computing / Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6505P launched at $563 MSRP, while the EPYC 7352 debuted at $1350. At current prices ($563 vs $725), the Xeon 6505P is $162 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6505P delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 55.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 7352 — making the Xeon 6505P the 22.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $563-58% | $1350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $563-22% | $725 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9+25% | 55.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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