Xeon Gold 5220R vs EPYC 7282
Xeon Gold 5220R
EPYC 7282
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5220R
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7282
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,015) | ✅ More affordable ($199) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+407%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,015) | ✅ More affordable ($199) |
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 Gold 5220R and EPYC 7282
Xeon Gold 5220R
The Xeon Gold 5220R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 30,372 points. Launch price was $1,555.
EPYC 7282
The EPYC 7282 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,201 points. Launch price was $650.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5220R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7282 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 5220R has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5220R versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7282 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5220R (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5220R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7282 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5220R scores 30,372 against the EPYC 7282's 30,201 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5220R. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,327 vs 1,086, a 20% lead for the Xeon Gold 5220R that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5220R vs 64 MB on the EPYC 7282.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB | 64 MB+79% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+200% | 8 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,372 | 30,201 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,327+22% | 1,086 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,638 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5220R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7282 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2667 memory speed. The EPYC 7282 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 5220R) vs 8 (EPYC 7282). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 5220R) vs 128 (EPYC 7282) — the EPYC 7282 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 5220R) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7282).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 4096 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Gold 5220R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon Gold 5220R) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7282). Primary use case: EPYC 7282 targets Edge Server / Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7282 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | — | Edge Server / Entry Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5220R launched at $1780 MSRP, while the EPYC 7282 debuted at $650. At current prices ($1015 vs $199), the EPYC 7282 is $816 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5220R delivers 29.9 pts/$ vs 151.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7282 — making the EPYC 7282 the 134.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1780 | $650-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1015 | $199-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.9 | 151.8+408% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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