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Xeon Gold 6354
EPYC 7352
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6354
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7352
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6354 | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,898) | ✅ More affordable ($725) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6354 | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+310%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,898) | ✅ 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 6354 and EPYC 7352
Xeon Gold 6354
The Xeon Gold 6354 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 39 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,400 points. Launch price was $800.
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 6354 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the EPYC 7352 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7352 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6354 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6354 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6354 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7352 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6354 scores 39,400 against the EPYC 7352's 40,370 — a 2.4% lead for the EPYC 7352. L3 cache: 39 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6354 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6354 | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36 | 24 / 48+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 39 MB (total)+22% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 39,400 | 40,370+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 32,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6354 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7352 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6354 versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 — the Xeon Gold 6354 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6354 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6354) vs 128 (EPYC 7352) — the EPYC 7352 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6354) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6354 | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 4096 GB+69904967% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6354 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6354) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352). Primary use case: EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6354 rivals EPYC 7453; EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6354 | 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 6354 launched at $2878 MSRP, while the EPYC 7352 debuted at $1350. At current prices ($2898 vs $725), the EPYC 7352 is $2173 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6354 delivers 13.6 pts/$ vs 55.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 7352 — making the EPYC 7352 the 121.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6354 | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2878 | $1350-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2898 | $725-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.6 | 55.7+310% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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