EPYC 7551P vs Xeon Platinum 8180

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7551P

32 Cores64 Thrd180 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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Xeon Platinum 8180

28 Cores56 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7551P

32 / 64

38,111

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Platinum 8180

28 / 56

38,259

+0.4%

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 7551P

2017

Why buy it

✅+66.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 39 MB).
✅Costs $7,909 less on MSRP ($2,100 MSRP vs $10,009 MSRP).
✅Delivers 374.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.1 vs 3.8 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $10,009 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 205W, a 25W reduction.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8180 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (38,111 vs 38,259).

Xeon Platinum 8180

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (39 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 3.8 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($10,009 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

EPYC 7551P

2017

Xeon Platinum 8180

2017

Why buy it

✅+66.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 39 MB).
✅Costs $7,909 less on MSRP ($2,100 MSRP vs $10,009 MSRP).
✅Delivers 374.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.1 vs 3.8 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $10,009 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 205W, a 25W reduction.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8180 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (38,111 vs 38,259).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (39 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 3.8 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($10,009 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8180 better than EPYC 7551P?

Yes. Xeon Platinum 8180 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Platinum 8180 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.5% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8180 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads.

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

Xeon Platinum 8180 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 7551P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Platinum 8180 is 376.6% more expensive on MSRP at $10,009 MSRP versus $2,100 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 7551P is also 374.8% better value on MSRP (18.1 vs 3.8 PassMark/$), 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 7551P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 66.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 39 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 7551P Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8180 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Platinum 8180
1080p
low	187 FPS	192 FPS
medium	165 FPS	156 FPS
high	132 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	158 FPS
medium	127 FPS	124 FPS
high	97 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	72 FPS
medium	63 FPS	60 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Platinum 8180
1080p
low	207 FPS	442 FPS
medium	188 FPS	386 FPS
high	160 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	381 FPS
medium	163 FPS	336 FPS
high	141 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	220 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	238 FPS
medium	103 FPS	211 FPS
high	92 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	154 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Platinum 8180
1080p
low	620 FPS	956 FPS
medium	518 FPS	897 FPS
high	466 FPS	866 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	781 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	722 FPS
medium	432 FPS	626 FPS
high	378 FPS	595 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	532 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	462 FPS
medium	308 FPS	365 FPS
high	270 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Platinum 8180
1080p
low	834 FPS	929 FPS
medium	758 FPS	848 FPS
high	651 FPS	733 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	636 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	738 FPS
medium	584 FPS	647 FPS
high	500 FPS	556 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	476 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	532 FPS
medium	427 FPS	474 FPS
high	375 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	360 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7551P and Xeon Platinum 8180

EPYC 7551P

The EPYC 7551P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,111 points. Launch price was $2,100.

Xeon Platinum 8180

The Xeon Platinum 8180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 38,259 points. Launch price was $10,009.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7551P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the EPYC 7551P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7551P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7551P scores 38,111 against the Xeon Platinum 8180's 38,259 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8180. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551P vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Platinum 8180
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+14%	28 / 56
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.8 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+66%	38.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	38,111	38,259

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7551P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7551P versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8180 — the EPYC 7551P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7551P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 768 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7551P) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7551P) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180) — the EPYC 7551P offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7551P) and Intel C621 (Xeon Platinum 8180).

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Platinum 8180
Socket	TR4	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2666+66550%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	2048	768 GB+39321500%
RAM Channels	8+33%	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+167%	48

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7551P) / not specified (Xeon Platinum 8180). Direct competitor: EPYC 7551P rivals Xeon Platinum 8160.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Platinum 8180
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	—

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7551P launched at $2100 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 debuted at $10009. On MSRP ($2100 vs $10009), the EPYC 7551P is $7909 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7551P delivers 18.1 pts/$ vs 3.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8180 — making the EPYC 7551P the 130.4% better value option.