Xeon 6736P vs EPYC 7502P
Xeon 6736P
EPYC 7502P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6736P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7502P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6736P | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,351) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6736P | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+164%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,351) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
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 6736P and EPYC 7502P
Xeon 6736P
The Xeon 6736P 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 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 50,072 points. Launch price was $3,351.
EPYC 7502P
The EPYC 7502P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 51,206 points. Launch price was $2,300.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6736P packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the EPYC 7502P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon 6736P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon 6736P versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502P — a 20.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6736P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon 6736P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 7502P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6736P scores 50,072 against the EPYC 7502P's 51,206 — a 2.2% lead for the EPYC 7502P. L3 cache: 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6736P vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502P.
| Feature | Xeon 6736P | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+13% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+22% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 144 MB (total)+13% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 50,072 | 51,206+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6736P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7502P uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6736P versus 3200 on the EPYC 7502P — the Xeon 6736P 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 6736P) vs 128 (EPYC 7502P) — the EPYC 7502P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6736P) and SP3 (EPYC 7502P).
| Feature | Xeon 6736P | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon 6736P rivals EPYC 9684X; EPYC 7502P rivals Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | Xeon 6736P | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6736P launched at $3351 MSRP, while the EPYC 7502P debuted at $2300. At current prices ($3351 vs $1299), the EPYC 7502P is $2052 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6736P delivers 14.9 pts/$ vs 39.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7502P — making the EPYC 7502P the 90.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6736P | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3351 | $2300-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3351 | $1299-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.9 | 39.4+164% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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