Xeon Platinum 8352Y vs EPYC 7573X
Xeon Platinum 8352Y
EPYC 7573X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7573X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,995) | ✅ More affordable ($3,580) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,995) | ✅ More affordable ($3,580) |
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 8352Y and EPYC 7573X
Xeon Platinum 8352Y
The Xeon Platinum 8352Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 68,643 points. Launch price was $3,995.
EPYC 7573X
The EPYC 7573X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-01. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 69,432 points. Launch price was $5,590.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Platinum 8352Y and EPYC 7573X share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y versus 3.6 GHz on the EPYC 7573X — a 5.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 7573X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7573X is built on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8352Y scores 68,643 against the EPYC 7573X's 69,432 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7573X. L3 cache: 48 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7573X.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB | 768 MB (total)+1500% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | — | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 68,643 | 69,432+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8352Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7573X 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 8352Y) vs 128 (EPYC 7573X) — the EPYC 7573X offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352Y) and SP3 (EPYC 7573X).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Only the Xeon Platinum 8352Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8352Y rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 7573X rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8352Y launched at $3995 MSRP, while the EPYC 7573X debuted at $5590.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7573X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3995-29% | $5590 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $3580 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2022 |
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