Xeon Gold 5520+ vs EPYC 74F3
Xeon Gold 5520+
EPYC 74F3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5520+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 74F3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5520+ | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($764) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5520+ | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($764) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) |
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 5520+ and EPYC 74F3
Xeon Gold 5520+
The Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 61,227 points. Launch price was $1,640.
EPYC 74F3
The EPYC 74F3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 60,666 points. Launch price was $2,900.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5520+ packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 74F3 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 5520+ has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5520+ versus 4 GHz on the EPYC 74F3 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5520+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 74F3 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5520+ scores 61,227 against the EPYC 74F3's 60,666 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 5520+. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5520+ vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 74F3.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+17% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+388% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+-30% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 61,227 | 60,666 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5520+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 74F3 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Gold 5520+ versus 3200 on the EPYC 74F3 — the EPYC 74F3 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5520+) vs 128 (EPYC 74F3) — the EPYC 74F3 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5520+) and SP3 (EPYC 74F3).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 5520+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5520+ targets Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5520+ rivals EPYC 9354; EPYC 74F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Enterprise Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5520+ launched at $1083 MSRP, while the EPYC 74F3 debuted at $913. At current prices ($764 vs $824), the Xeon Gold 5520+ is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5520+ delivers 80.1 pts/$ vs 73.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 74F3 — making the Xeon Gold 5520+ the 8.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083 | $913-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $764-7% | $824 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.1+9% | 73.6 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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