Xeon Platinum 8352Y vs EPYC 7742
Xeon Platinum 8352Y
EPYC 7742
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7742
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,995) | ✅ More affordable ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+405%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,995) | ✅ More affordable ($800) |
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 7742
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 7742
The EPYC 7742 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 69,448 points. Launch price was $6,950.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8352Y packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7742 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7742 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7742 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). The EPYC 7742 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8352Y scores 68,643 against the EPYC 7742's 69,448 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 7742. L3 cache: 48 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7742.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 64 / 128+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.25 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB | 256 MB (total)+433% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | — | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 68,643 | 69,448+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8352Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7742 uses TR4 (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 7742) — the EPYC 7742 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352Y) and SP3 (EPYC 7742).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | TR4 |
| 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 7742 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7742 debuted at $6950.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | EPYC 7742 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3995-43% | $6950 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $800 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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