Xeon Platinum 8180 vs EPYC 7551P
Xeon Platinum 8180
EPYC 7551P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7551P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) | ✅ More affordable ($329) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+615%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) | ✅ More affordable ($329) |
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 7551P
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 7551P
The EPYC 7551P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,111 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8180 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 7551P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7551P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551P — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8180 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7551P uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8180 scores 38,259 against the EPYC 7551P's 38,111 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8180. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 32 / 64+14% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+66% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 38,259 | 38,111 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8180 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7551P uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8180 versus 2666 on the EPYC 7551P — the EPYC 7551P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7551P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 768 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180) vs 8 (EPYC 7551P). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180) vs 128 (EPYC 7551P) — the EPYC 7551P offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621 (Xeon Platinum 8180) and SP3 (EPYC 7551P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 2666+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+39321500% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8180) / AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7551P). Direct competitor: EPYC 7551P rivals Xeon Platinum 8160.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V, IOMMU |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8180 launched at $10009 MSRP, while the EPYC 7551P debuted at $2100. At current prices ($2363 vs $329), the EPYC 7551P is $2034 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8180 delivers 16.2 pts/$ vs 115.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7551P — making the EPYC 7551P the 150.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10009 | $2100-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2363 | $329-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2 | 115.8+615% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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