CPU
GPU
Xeon Gold 6262
EPYC 7203P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6262
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7203P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6262 | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6262 | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 6262 and EPYC 7203P
Xeon Gold 6262
The Xeon Gold 6262 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA 3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,823 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 7203P
The EPYC 7203P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,017 points. Launch price was $348.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6262 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7203P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262 versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7203P — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6262 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7203P is built on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6262 scores 21,823 against the EPYC 7203P's 22,017 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 7203P. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7203P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6262 | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.8 GHz+47% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 64 MB (total)+94% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 21,823 | 22,017 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6262 uses the LGA 3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7203P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6262 | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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