Xeon Gold 6258R vs EPYC 7352
Xeon Gold 6258R
EPYC 7352
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6258R
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7352
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($725) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+93%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($725) |
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 7352
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 7352
The EPYC 7352 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6258R packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 7352 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6258R has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6258R versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6258R (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6258R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7352 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6258R scores 40,442 against the EPYC 7352's 40,370 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6258R. L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6258R vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+17% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+17% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB+20% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+5500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 40,442 | 40,370 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 32,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6258R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7352 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6258R versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 — the Xeon Gold 6258R supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7352 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6258R) vs 8 (EPYC 7352). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6258R) vs 128 (EPYC 7352) — the EPYC 7352 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA3647 (Xeon Gold 6258R) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+73225% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 4096 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6258R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6258R) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352). Primary use case: EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6258R rivals EPYC 7502; EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | — | High-density Computing / Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6258R launched at $3950 MSRP, while the EPYC 7352 debuted at $1350. At current prices ($1400 vs $725), the EPYC 7352 is $675 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6258R delivers 28.9 pts/$ vs 55.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 7352 — making the EPYC 7352 the 63.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3950 | $1350-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1400 | $725-48% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.9 | 55.7+93% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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