EPYC 7303P vs Xeon E7-8867 v3

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7303P

16 Cores32 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

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Xeon E7-8867 v3

16 Cores32 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2015

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7303P

16 / 32

36,487

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon E7-8867 v3

16 / 32

36,908

+1.2%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7303P

2023

Why buy it

✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $4,078 less on MSRP ($594 MSRP vs $4,672 MSRP).
✅Delivers 677.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.4 vs 7.9 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $4,672 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 165W, a 35W reduction.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 32) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E7-8867 v3 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (36,487 vs 36,908).

Xeon E7-8867 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.9 vs 61.4 PassMark/$ ($4,672 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
❌26.9% higher power demand at 165W vs 130W.

EPYC 7303P

2023

Xeon E7-8867 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $4,078 less on MSRP ($594 MSRP vs $4,672 MSRP).
✅Delivers 677.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.4 vs 7.9 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $4,672 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 165W, a 35W reduction.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 32) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E7-8867 v3 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (36,487 vs 36,908).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.9 vs 61.4 PassMark/$ ($4,672 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
❌26.9% higher power demand at 165W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E7-8867 v3 better than EPYC 7303P?

Yes. Xeon E7-8867 v3 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E7-8867 v3 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E7-8867 v3 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E7-8867 v3 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 7303P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E7-8867 v3 is 686.5% more expensive on MSRP at $4,672 MSRP versus $594 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 7303P is also 677.6% better value on MSRP (61.4 vs 7.9 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 7303P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2015), 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB), and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7303P Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-8867 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7303P	Xeon E7-8867 v3
1080p
low	159 FPS	184 FPS
medium	130 FPS	156 FPS
high	109 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	156 FPS
medium	113 FPS	129 FPS
high	89 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	72 FPS
medium	57 FPS	63 FPS
high	45 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7303P	Xeon E7-8867 v3
1080p
low	390 FPS	370 FPS
medium	346 FPS	335 FPS
high	283 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	317 FPS
medium	297 FPS	291 FPS
high	251 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	203 FPS	198 FPS
medium	186 FPS	184 FPS
high	158 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7303P	Xeon E7-8867 v3
1080p
low	644 FPS	885 FPS
medium	526 FPS	792 FPS
high	469 FPS	752 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	665 FPS
1440p
low	499 FPS	721 FPS
medium	406 FPS	637 FPS
high	356 FPS	605 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	539 FPS
4K
low	368 FPS	470 FPS
medium	286 FPS	387 FPS
high	244 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7303P	Xeon E7-8867 v3
1080p
low	885 FPS	923 FPS
medium	806 FPS	845 FPS
high	696 FPS	725 FPS
ultra	610 FPS	619 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	759 FPS
medium	608 FPS	661 FPS
high	521 FPS	563 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	468 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	543 FPS
medium	445 FPS	483 FPS
high	390 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	357 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7303P and Xeon E7-8867 v3

EPYC 7303P

The EPYC 7303P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 36,487 points. Launch price was $594.

Xeon E7-8867 v3

The Xeon E7-8867 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 36,908 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 7303P and Xeon E7-8867 v3 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303P versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — a 3% clock advantage for the EPYC 7303P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7303P uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 uses Haswell-EX (2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7303P scores 36,487 against the Xeon E7-8867 v3's 36,908 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E7-8867 v3. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7303P vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8867 v3.

Feature	EPYC 7303P	Xeon E7-8867 v3
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+42%	45 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Haswell-EX (2015)
PassMark	36,487	36,908+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	850
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7303P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7303P versus DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — the EPYC 7303P supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7303P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7303P) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8867 v3). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7303P) vs 32 (Xeon E7-8867 v3) — the EPYC 7303P offers 96 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7303P) and C602J (Xeon E7-8867 v3).

Feature	EPYC 7303P	Xeon E7-8867 v3
Socket	SP3	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+79900%	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	4096	1536 GB+39321500%
RAM Channels	8+100%	4
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+300%	32

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 7303P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7303P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-8867 v3). Primary use case: Xeon E7-8867 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7303P rivals Xeon Gold 6330.

Feature	EPYC 7303P	Xeon E7-8867 v3
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7303P launched at $594 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8867 v3 debuted at $4672. On MSRP ($594 vs $4672), the EPYC 7303P is $4078 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7303P delivers 61.4 pts/$ vs 7.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8867 v3 — making the EPYC 7303P the 154.4% better value option.