Xeon Gold 6246R vs EPYC 7282
Xeon Gold 6246R
EPYC 7282
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6246R
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7282
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6246R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6246R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 6246R and EPYC 7282
Xeon Gold 6246R
The Xeon Gold 6246R 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,468 points. Launch price was $3,286.
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
Both the Xeon Gold 6246R and EPYC 7282 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6246R versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7282 — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6246R (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6246R 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 6246R scores 30,468 against the EPYC 7282's 30,201 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6246R. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,000 vs 13,500 (16.9% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6246R). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,293 vs 1,086, a 17.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6246R that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,848 vs 7,638 (25.3% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6246R). L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6246R vs 64 MB on the EPYC 7282.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB | 64 MB+79% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,468 | 30,201 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,000+19% | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,293+19% | 1,086 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,848+29% | 7,638 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6246R 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 DDR4-2933 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 6246R) vs 8 (EPYC 7282). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6246R) vs 128 (EPYC 7282) — the EPYC 7282 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6246R) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7282).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 4096 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6246R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6246R) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7282). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6246R targets High-frequency Server / Financial, EPYC 7282 targets Edge Server / Entry Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6246R rivals EPYC 7302; EPYC 7282 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246R | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | High-frequency Server / Financial | Edge Server / Entry Server |
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