Xeon Gold 5512U vs EPYC 7642
Xeon Gold 5512U
EPYC 7642
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5512U
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7642
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5512U | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,230) | ✅ More affordable ($850) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5512U | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+42%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,230) | ✅ More affordable ($850) |
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 5512U and EPYC 7642
Xeon Gold 5512U
The Xeon Gold 5512U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 60,367 points. Launch price was $1,230.
EPYC 7642
The EPYC 7642 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 59,333 points. Launch price was $4,775.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5512U packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 7642 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7642 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5512U versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7642 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5512U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5512U uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7642 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5512U scores 60,367 against the EPYC 7642's 59,333 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5512U. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5512U vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7642.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5512U | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 48 / 96+71% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+388% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 60,367+2% | 59,333 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5512U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7642 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 5512U versus 3200 on the EPYC 7642 — the Xeon Gold 5512U supports 40% 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: 80 (Xeon Gold 5512U) vs 128 (EPYC 7642) — the EPYC 7642 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5512U) and SP3 (EPYC 7642).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5512U | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 5512U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5512U rivals EPYC 9354; EPYC 7642 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5512U | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5512U launched at $1230 MSRP, while the EPYC 7642 debuted at $4775.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5512U | EPYC 7642 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1230-74% | $4775 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $850 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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