EPYC 7702P vs Xeon 6520P

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7702P

64 Cores128 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.35 GHz2019

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Xeon 6520P

24 Cores48 Thrd210 WWMax: 4 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7702P

64 / 128

63,692

0.0%

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen 7 8840HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon 6520P

24 / 48

64,010

+0.5%

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 7702P

2019

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅Draws 200W instead of 210W, a 10W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6520P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (63,692 vs 64,010).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.4 vs 49.4 PassMark/$ ($4,425 MSRP vs $1,295 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6520P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6520P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,130 less on MSRP ($1,295 MSRP vs $4,425 MSRP).
✅Delivers 243.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 14.4 PassMark/$ ($1,295 MSRP vs $4,425 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 7702P

2019

Xeon 6520P

2025

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅Draws 200W instead of 210W, a 10W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,130 less on MSRP ($1,295 MSRP vs $4,425 MSRP).
✅Delivers 243.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.4 vs 14.4 PassMark/$ ($1,295 MSRP vs $4,425 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6520P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (63,692 vs 64,010).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.4 vs 49.4 PassMark/$ ($4,425 MSRP vs $1,295 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6520P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6520P better than EPYC 7702P?

Yes. Xeon 6520P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon 6520P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.6% 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 6520P is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Xeon 6520P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6520P is $3,130 cheaper on MSRP at $1,295 MSRP versus $4,425 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 243.4% better value on MSRP (49.4 vs 14.4 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon 6520P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of TR4, more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 48 threads instead of 64/128, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7702P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6520P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7702P	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	192 FPS	188 FPS
medium	172 FPS	165 FPS
high	138 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	155 FPS
medium	132 FPS	131 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	70 FPS
medium	65 FPS	63 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7702P	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	247 FPS	520 FPS
medium	221 FPS	460 FPS
high	183 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	425 FPS
medium	186 FPS	383 FPS
high	158 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	262 FPS
medium	118 FPS	239 FPS
high	103 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7702P	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	629 FPS	910 FPS
medium	536 FPS	838 FPS
high	486 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	782 FPS
medium	446 FPS	716 FPS
high	394 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	389 FPS	528 FPS
medium	312 FPS	444 FPS
high	274 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7702P	Xeon 6520P
1080p
low	904 FPS	985 FPS
medium	823 FPS	887 FPS
high	706 FPS	767 FPS
ultra	610 FPS	666 FPS
1440p
low	711 FPS	804 FPS
medium	620 FPS	700 FPS
high	530 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	503 FPS	580 FPS
medium	452 FPS	521 FPS
high	398 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	398 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7702P and Xeon 6520P

EPYC 7702P

The EPYC 7702P 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 63,692 points. Launch price was $4,425.

Xeon 6520P

The Xeon 6520P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 64,010 points. Launch price was $1,295.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7702P packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6520P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7702P has 40 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7702P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6520P — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6520P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7702P uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon 6520P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7702P scores 63,692 against the Xeon 6520P's 64,010 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon 6520P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7702P vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6520P.

Feature	EPYC 7702P	Xeon 6520P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+167%	24 / 48
Boost Clock	3.35 GHz	4 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+78%	144 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	63,692	64,010
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	25,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7702P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6520P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7702P versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6520P — the EPYC 7702P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7702P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7702P) vs 88 (Xeon 6520P) — the EPYC 7702P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7702P) and FCLGA4710 (Xeon 6520P).

Feature	EPYC 7702P	Xeon 6520P
Socket	TR4	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200+63900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4 TB+104857500%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6520P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6520P targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7702P rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon 6520P rivals EPYC 9254.

Feature	EPYC 7702P	Xeon 6520P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7702P launched at $4425 MSRP, while the Xeon 6520P debuted at $1295. On MSRP ($4425 vs $1295), the Xeon 6520P is $3130 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7702P delivers 14.4 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Xeon 6520P — making the Xeon 6520P the 109.8% better value option.