Xeon Silver 4416+ vs EPYC 7343
Xeon Silver 4416+
EPYC 7343
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4416+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7343
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 Silver 4416+ and EPYC 7343
Xeon Silver 4416+
The Xeon Silver 4416+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 44,140 points. Launch price was $1,186.
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 Silver 4416+ packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the EPYC 7343 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Silver 4416+ has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4416+ versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7343 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4416+ uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7343 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4416+ scores 44,140 against the EPYC 7343's 43,644 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4416+. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4416+ vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7343.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+25% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 128 MB (total)+241% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+-30% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 44,140+1% | 43,644 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4416+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7343 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Silver 4416+ versus 3200 on the EPYC 7343 — the Xeon Silver 4416+ supports 40% 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 Silver 4416+) vs 128 (EPYC 7343) — the EPYC 7343 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Silver 4416+) and SP3 (EPYC 7343).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4416+) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7343). Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4416+ rivals EPYC 9254; EPYC 7343 rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | 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 Silver 4416+ launched at $1186 MSRP, while the EPYC 7343 debuted at $1565. At current prices ($1176 vs $1350), the Xeon Silver 4416+ is $174 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4416+ delivers 37.5 pts/$ vs 32.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 7343 — making the Xeon Silver 4416+ the 14.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 7343 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1186-24% | $1565 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1176-13% | $1350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.5+16% | 32.3 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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