EPYC 7662 vs Xeon Gold 6548Y+

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7662

64 Cores128 Thrd225 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2020

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Xeon Gold 6548Y+

32 Cores64 Thrd250 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7662

64 / 128

72,298

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

32 / 64

73,387

+1.5%

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 7662

2020

Why buy it

✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 60 MB).
✅Draws 225W instead of 250W, a 25W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6548Y+ across 40 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (72,298 vs 73,387).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 19.7 PassMark/$ ($6,150 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6548Y+ moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 40 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,424 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.7 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (60 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 7662

2020

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 60 MB).
✅Draws 225W instead of 250W, a 25W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 40 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,424 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.7 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $6,150 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6548Y+ across 40 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (72,298 vs 73,387).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 19.7 PassMark/$ ($6,150 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6548Y+ moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (60 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6548Y+ better than EPYC 7662?

Yes. Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.9% average FPS lead across 40 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.5% 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 Gold 6548Y+ is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.9% more average FPS across 40 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is the smarter buy today. Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is $2,424 cheaper on MSRP at $3,726 MSRP versus $6,150 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.9% average FPS lead across 40 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 67.5% better value on MSRP (19.7 vs 11.8 PassMark/$), 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 Gold 6548Y+ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of SP3, more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 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 7662 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6548Y+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7662	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
1080p
low	192 FPS	185 FPS
medium	156 FPS	162 FPS
high	125 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	153 FPS
medium	122 FPS	129 FPS
high	94 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	70 FPS
medium	60 FPS	62 FPS
high	47 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7662	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
1080p
low	249 FPS	542 FPS
medium	220 FPS	485 FPS
high	182 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	204 FPS	473 FPS
medium	185 FPS	423 FPS
high	158 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	303 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	295 FPS
medium	117 FPS	266 FPS
high	102 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	218 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7662	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
1080p
low	722 FPS	892 FPS
medium	590 FPS	807 FPS
high	513 FPS	748 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	764 FPS
medium	486 FPS	687 FPS
high	423 FPS	633 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	564 FPS
4K
low	426 FPS	506 FPS
medium	330 FPS	425 FPS
high	281 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7662	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
1080p
low	935 FPS	946 FPS
medium	846 FPS	851 FPS
high	724 FPS	737 FPS
ultra	624 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	721 FPS	777 FPS
medium	628 FPS	680 FPS
high	535 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	503 FPS
4K
low	514 FPS	567 FPS
medium	458 FPS	509 FPS
high	400 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	386 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7662 and Xeon Gold 6548Y+

EPYC 7662

The EPYC 7662 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-02-19. 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 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 32 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 72,298 points. Launch price was $6,700.

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 73,387 points. Launch price was $3,726.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7662 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7662 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7662 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7662 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7662 scores 72,298 against the Xeon Gold 6548Y+'s 73,387 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+. L3 cache: 256 MB on the EPYC 7662 vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+.

Feature	EPYC 7662	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+100%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.1 GHz+24%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	256 MB+327%	60 MB (total)
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 14 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	72,298	73,387+2%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7662 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7662 versus 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ supports 47.6% 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: 128 (EPYC 7662) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6548Y+) — the EPYC 7662 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7662) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6548Y+).

Feature	EPYC 7662	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Socket	SP3	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200	5200+63%
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7662 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; Xeon Gold 6548Y+ rivals EPYC 9454.

Feature	EPYC 7662	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7662 launched at $6150 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ debuted at $3726. On MSRP ($6150 vs $3726), the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is $2424 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7662 delivers 11.8 pts/$ vs 19.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — making the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ the 50.5% better value option.