Xeon Gold 6258R vs EPYC 7313P
Xeon Gold 6258R
EPYC 7313P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6258R
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($824) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+72%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($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 6258R and EPYC 7313P
Xeon Gold 6258R
The Xeon Gold 6258R 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 40,442 points. Launch price was $3,950.
EPYC 7313P
The EPYC 7313P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 41,017 points. Launch price was $913.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6258R packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 7313P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6258R has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6258R versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313P — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6258R (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6258R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7313P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6258R scores 40,442 against the EPYC 7313P's 41,017 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 7313P. L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6258R vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB | 128 MB (total)+232% |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+5500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm+-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 40,442 | 41,017+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6258R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7313P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6258R versus 3200 on the EPYC 7313P — the EPYC 7313P supports 8.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7313P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1024 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6258R) vs 8 (EPYC 7313P). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6258R) vs 128 (EPYC 7313P) — the EPYC 7313P offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA3647 (Xeon Gold 6258R) and SP3 (EPYC 7313P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933 | 3200+9% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 4096+300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6258R) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7313P). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6258R rivals EPYC 7502; EPYC 7313P rivals Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6258R launched at $3950 MSRP, while the EPYC 7313P debuted at $913. At current prices ($1400 vs $824), the EPYC 7313P is $576 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6258R delivers 28.9 pts/$ vs 49.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7313P — making the EPYC 7313P the 53.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3950 | $913-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1400 | $824-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.9 | 49.8+72% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2021 |
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