Xeon Gold 6548Y+ vs EPYC 7H12
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
EPYC 7H12
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7H12
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | EPYC 7H12 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,726) | ✅ More affordable ($1,340) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | EPYC 7H12 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+164%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,726) | ✅ More affordable ($1,340) |
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 6548Y+ and EPYC 7H12
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 73,387 points. Launch price was $3,726.
EPYC 7H12
The EPYC 7H12 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2019-09-18. It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 69,633 points. Launch price was $6,950.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7H12 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7H12 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7H12 — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7H12 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ scores 73,387 against the EPYC 7H12's 69,633 — a 5.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+. L3 cache: 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7H12.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | EPYC 7H12 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 64 / 128+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+24% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+327% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 73,387+5% | 69,633 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7H12 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ versus 3200 on the EPYC 7H12 — the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ supports 47.6% 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 6548Y+) vs 128 (EPYC 7H12) — the EPYC 7H12 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6548Y+) and SP3 (EPYC 7H12).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | EPYC 7H12 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200+63% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6548Y+ rivals EPYC 9454; EPYC 7H12 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | EPYC 7H12 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ launched at $3726 MSRP, while the EPYC 7H12 debuted at $6950. At current prices ($3726 vs $1340), the EPYC 7H12 is $2386 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ delivers 19.7 pts/$ vs 52.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7H12 — making the EPYC 7H12 the 90.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | EPYC 7H12 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3726-46% | $6950 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3726 | $1340-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.7 | 52.0+164% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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