Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ vs EPYC 7502P
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
EPYC 7502P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7502P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+450%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
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 8562Y+ and EPYC 7502P
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,189 points. Launch price was $5,945.
EPYC 7502P
The EPYC 7502P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 51,206 points. Launch price was $2,300.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ and EPYC 7502P share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502P — a 20.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7502P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ scores 50,189 against the EPYC 7502P's 51,206 — a 2% lead for the EPYC 7502P. L3 cache: 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+22% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+113% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 50,189 | 51,206+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7502P uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ versus 3200 on the EPYC 7502P — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) vs 128 (EPYC 7502P) — the EPYC 7502P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) and SP3 (EPYC 7502P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+75% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ rivals EPYC 9474F; EPYC 7502P rivals Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ launched at $5945 MSRP, while the EPYC 7502P debuted at $2300. At current prices ($7000 vs $1299), the EPYC 7502P is $5701 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ delivers 7.2 pts/$ vs 39.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7502P — making the EPYC 7502P the 138.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ | EPYC 7502P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5945 | $2300-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7000 | $1299-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2 | 39.4+447% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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