Xeon 6515P vs EPYC 7F52
Xeon 6515P
EPYC 7F52
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6515P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F52
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6515P | EPYC 7F52 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($886) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,826) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6515P | EPYC 7F52 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+103%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($886) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,826) |
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 6515P and EPYC 7F52
Xeon 6515P
The Xeon 6515P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 72 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: 40,720 points. Launch price was $740.
EPYC 7F52
The EPYC 7F52 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (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: 41,388 points. Launch price was $3,100.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6515P and EPYC 7F52 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6515P versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F52 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 7F52 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon 6515P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 7F52 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6515P scores 40,720 against the EPYC 7F52's 41,388 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 7F52. L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6515P vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F52.
| Feature | Xeon 6515P | EPYC 7F52 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+256% |
| 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 | 40,720 | 41,388+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6515P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7F52 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6515P versus 3200 on the EPYC 7F52 — the Xeon 6515P supports 66.7% 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 6515P) vs 128 (EPYC 7F52) — the EPYC 7F52 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4710 (Xeon 6515P) and SP3 (EPYC 7F52).
| Feature | Xeon 6515P | EPYC 7F52 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+100% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6515P) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7F52). Direct competitor: Xeon 6515P rivals EPYC 9534; EPYC 7F52 rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | Xeon 6515P | EPYC 7F52 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6515P launched at $740 MSRP, while the EPYC 7F52 debuted at $3100. At current prices ($886 vs $1826), the Xeon 6515P is $940 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6515P delivers 46.0 pts/$ vs 22.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 7F52 — making the Xeon 6515P the 67.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6515P | EPYC 7F52 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $740-76% | $3100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $886-51% | $1826 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.0+103% | 22.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2020 |
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