Xeon Platinum 8270 vs EPYC 7302
Xeon Platinum 8270
EPYC 7302
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8270
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8270 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,405) | ✅ More affordable ($109) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8270 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6673%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,405) | ✅ More affordable ($109) |
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 8270 and EPYC 7302
Xeon Platinum 8270
The Xeon Platinum 8270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 26 cores and 52 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,602 points. Launch price was $7,405.
EPYC 7302
The EPYC 7302 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,499 points. Launch price was $978.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8270 packs 26 cores / 52 threads, while the EPYC 7302 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8270 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8270 versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8270 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8270 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7302 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 33,602 against the EPYC 7302's 33,499 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8270. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 32,000 vs 19,500 (48.5% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8270). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,200 vs 1,192, a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8270 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 10,254 (7% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8270). L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8270 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8270 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 26 / 52+63% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+21% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total)+12% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 33,602 | 33,499 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 32,000+64% | 19,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,200 | 1,192 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000+7% | 10,254 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8270 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7302 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The EPYC 7302 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8270) vs 8 (EPYC 7302). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8270) vs 128 (EPYC 7302) — the EPYC 7302 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8270) and WRX80,SP3 (EPYC 7302).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8270 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 4096 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8270 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8270) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8270 targets Server / Workstation, EPYC 7302 targets Server / Multi-thread Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8270 rivals Xeon Platinum 8268; EPYC 7302 rivals Xeon Gold 6230.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8270 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | Server / Multi-thread Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8270 launched at $7405 MSRP, while the EPYC 7302 debuted at $978.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8270 | EPYC 7302 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7405 | $978-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $109 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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