Xeon Platinum 8180 vs EPYC 7313
Xeon Platinum 8180
EPYC 7313
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) | ✅ More affordable ($764) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+215%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) | ✅ More affordable ($764) |
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 Platinum 8180 and EPYC 7313
Xeon Platinum 8180
The Xeon Platinum 8180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 38,259 points. Launch price was $10,009.
EPYC 7313
The EPYC 7313 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: 38,938 points. Launch price was $1,083.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8180 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 7313 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8180 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7313 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8180 scores 38,259 against the EPYC 7313's 38,938 — a 1.8% lead for the EPYC 7313. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+232% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm+-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 38,259 | 38,938+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 26,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,736 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,264 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8180 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7313 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The EPYC 7313 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 768 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180) vs 8 (EPYC 7313). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180) vs 128 (EPYC 7313) — the EPYC 7313 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621 (Xeon Platinum 8180) and SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | 4096 GB+433% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8180) / AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7313). Primary use case: EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU |
| Target Use | — | Server / High-load computing |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8180 launched at $10009 MSRP, while the EPYC 7313 debuted at $1083. At current prices ($2363 vs $764), the EPYC 7313 is $1599 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8180 delivers 16.2 pts/$ vs 51.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7313 — making the EPYC 7313 the 103.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10009 | $1083-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2363 | $764-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2 | 51.0+215% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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