Xeon Gold 6416H vs EPYC 7313P
Xeon Gold 6416H
EPYC 7313P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6416H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6416H | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,845) | ✅ More affordable ($824) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6416H | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+126%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,845) | ✅ 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 6416H and EPYC 7313P
Xeon Gold 6416H
The Xeon Gold 6416H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 40,606 points. Launch price was $1,444.
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 6416H packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the EPYC 7313P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6416H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6416H versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313P — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6416H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6416H uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7313P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6416H scores 40,606 against the EPYC 7313P's 41,017 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7313P. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6416H vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6416H | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+13% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB | 128 MB (total)+184% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm+ |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 40,606 | 41,017+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6416H uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7313P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6416H versus 3200 on the EPYC 7313P — the Xeon Gold 6416H supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6416H) vs 128 (EPYC 7313P) — the EPYC 7313P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4677 (Xeon Gold 6416H) and SP3 (EPYC 7313P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6416H | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
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 6416H) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7313P). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6416H rivals EPYC 9254; EPYC 7313P rivals Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6416H | 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 6416H launched at $1845 MSRP, while the EPYC 7313P debuted at $913.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6416H | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1845 | $913-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $824 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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