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Xeon Gold 6554S
EPYC 7502P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6554S
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7502P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6554S | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,836) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6554S | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+120%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,836) | ✅ 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 6554S and EPYC 7502P
Xeon Gold 6554S
The Xeon Gold 6554S 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 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 180 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5200 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 50,777 points. Launch price was $3,157.
EPYC 7502P
The EPYC 7502P 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: 51,206 points. Launch price was $2,300.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6554S packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the EPYC 7502P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6554S has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6554S versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502P — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6554S (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6554S uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7502P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6554S scores 50,777 against the EPYC 7502P's 51,206 — a 0.8% lead for the EPYC 7502P. L3 cache: 180 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6554S vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+13% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+19% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 180 MB (total)+41% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 50,777 | 51,206 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6554S uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7502P uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6554S versus 3200 on the EPYC 7502P — the Xeon Gold 6554S 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 6554S) vs 128 (EPYC 7502P) — the EPYC 7502P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6554S) and SP3 (EPYC 7502P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6554S rivals EPYC 9384X; EPYC 7502P rivals Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6554S launched at $3157 MSRP, while the EPYC 7502P debuted at $2300. At current prices ($2836 vs $1299), the EPYC 7502P is $1537 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6554S delivers 17.9 pts/$ vs 39.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7502P — making the EPYC 7502P the 75.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3157 | $2300-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2836 | $1299-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9 | 39.4+120% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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