EPYC 7552 vs Xeon E7-8895 v2

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7552

48 Cores96 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2019

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Xeon E7-8895 v2

15 Cores30 Thrd155 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7552

48 / 96

57,414

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen 7 9700X

Ryzen 9 5900XT

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon E7-8895 v2

15 / 30

57,165

0.0%

About PassMark

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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 7552

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+412% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 38 MB).
✅Costs $2,816 less on MSRP ($4,025 MSRP vs $6,841 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.3 vs 8.4 PassMark/$ ($4,025 MSRP vs $6,841 MSRP).
✅220% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 40) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E7-8895 v2 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌29% higher power demand at 200W vs 155W.

Xeon E7-8895 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 155W instead of 200W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (57,165 vs 57,414).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 192 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.4 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($6,841 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).

EPYC 7552

2019

Xeon E7-8895 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+412% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 38 MB).
✅Costs $2,816 less on MSRP ($4,025 MSRP vs $6,841 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.3 vs 8.4 PassMark/$ ($4,025 MSRP vs $6,841 MSRP).
✅220% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 40) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 155W instead of 200W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E7-8895 v2 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌29% higher power demand at 200W vs 155W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (57,165 vs 57,414).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 192 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.4 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($6,841 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7552 better than Xeon E7-8895 v2?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon E7-8895 v2 is ahead with a 5.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7552 pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. EPYC 7552 also has the bigger cache pool with 412% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 38 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7552 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 412% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 38 MB).

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

EPYC 7552 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7552 is $2,816 cheaper on MSRP at $4,025 MSRP versus $6,841 MSRP, and it gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E7-8895 v2 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 5.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 70.7% better value on MSRP (14.3 vs 8.4 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

EPYC 7552 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2014), 412% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 38 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 15/30. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 7552 Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-8895 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7552	Xeon E7-8895 v2
1080p
low	181 FPS	191 FPS
medium	158 FPS	153 FPS
high	123 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	157 FPS
medium	128 FPS	122 FPS
high	96 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	72 FPS
medium	63 FPS	60 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7552	Xeon E7-8895 v2
1080p
low	236 FPS	368 FPS
medium	211 FPS	324 FPS
high	175 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	194 FPS	318 FPS
medium	177 FPS	282 FPS
high	152 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	184 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	199 FPS
medium	112 FPS	178 FPS
high	98 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7552	Xeon E7-8895 v2
1080p
low	587 FPS	927 FPS
medium	492 FPS	806 FPS
high	437 FPS	763 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	678 FPS
1440p
low	492 FPS	744 FPS
medium	419 FPS	638 FPS
high	374 FPS	604 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	479 FPS
medium	298 FPS	376 FPS
high	265 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	274 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7552	Xeon E7-8895 v2
1080p
low	890 FPS	1105 FPS
medium	809 FPS	983 FPS
high	694 FPS	833 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	703 FPS
1440p
low	705 FPS	887 FPS
medium	615 FPS	764 FPS
high	525 FPS	644 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	536 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	645 FPS
medium	448 FPS	563 FPS
high	394 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	340 FPS	407 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7552 and Xeon E7-8895 v2

EPYC 7552

The EPYC 7552 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 57,414 points. Launch price was $4,025.

Xeon E7-8895 v2

The Xeon E7-8895 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2014-02-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 57,165 points. Launch price was $6,841.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7552 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 33 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7552 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7552 scores 57,414 against the Xeon E7-8895 v2's 57,165 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2.

Feature	EPYC 7552	Xeon E7-8895 v2
Cores / Threads	48 / 96+220%	15 / 30
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	192 MB (total)+412%	37.5 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	—
Process	7 nm, 14 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	—
PassMark	57,414	57,165

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7552 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses FCLGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7552 versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — the EPYC 7552 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7552 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7552) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7552) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) — the EPYC 7552 offers 88 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7552) and C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2).

Feature	EPYC 7552	Xeon E7-8895 v2
Socket	SP3	FCLGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+100%	1600
Max RAM Capacity	4096+167%	1536
RAM Channels	8+100%	4
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+220%	40

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE.

Feature	EPYC 7552	Xeon E7-8895 v2
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7552 launched at $4025 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 debuted at $6841. On MSRP ($4025 vs $6841), the EPYC 7552 is $2816 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7552 delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 8.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — making the EPYC 7552 the 52.2% better value option.