Xeon Platinum 8352M vs EPYC 7343
Xeon Platinum 8352M
EPYC 7343
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7343
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352M | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) | ✅ More affordable ($1,350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352M | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+226%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) | ✅ More affordable ($1,350) |
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 8352M and EPYC 7343
Xeon Platinum 8352M
The Xeon Platinum 8352M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 44,406 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 7343
The EPYC 7343 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 43,644 points. Launch price was $1,565.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8352M packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7343 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8352M has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352M versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7343 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 7343 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8352M uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7343 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8352M scores 44,406 against the EPYC 7343's 43,644 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8352M. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8352M vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7343.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352M | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 44,406+2% | 43,644 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8352M uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7343 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) vs 128 (EPYC 7343) — the EPYC 7343 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352M) and SP3 (EPYC 7343).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352M | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8352M) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7343). Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8352M rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 7343 rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352M | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8352M launched at $4471 MSRP, while the EPYC 7343 debuted at $1565. At current prices ($4471 vs $1350), the EPYC 7343 is $3121 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8352M delivers 9.9 pts/$ vs 32.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 7343 — making the EPYC 7343 the 106% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352M | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4471 | $1565-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4471 | $1350-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 32.3+226% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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