Xeon Gold 6348 vs EPYC 7502
Xeon Gold 6348
EPYC 7502
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7502
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+62%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
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 6348 and EPYC 7502
Xeon Gold 6348
The Xeon Gold 6348 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 235 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,843 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 7502
The EPYC 7502 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 52,107 points. Launch price was $2,600.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6348 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 7502 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7502 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348 versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502 — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6348 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6348 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7502 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6348 scores 51,843 against the EPYC 7502's 52,107 — a 0.5% lead for the EPYC 7502. L3 cache: 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 32 / 64+14% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+4% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+205% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 51,843 | 52,107 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6348 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7502 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6348) vs 128 (EPYC 7502) — the EPYC 7502 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6348) and SP3 (EPYC 7502).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6348 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 7502 rivals Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6348 launched at $3583 MSRP, while the EPYC 7502 debuted at $2600. At current prices ($2097 vs $1299), the EPYC 7502 is $798 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6348 delivers 24.7 pts/$ vs 40.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 7502 — making the EPYC 7502 the 47.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3583 | $2600-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2097 | $1299-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.7 | 40.1+62% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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