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AMD EPYC 3451 vs Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 @ 2.30GHz

AMD EPYC 3451 and Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 @ 2.30GHz are both server processors listed on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. This page sets their benchmark scores, estimated prices, and specifications side by side using the same source data for both, so the figures are directly comparable.

AMD EPYC 3451 lists no socket and Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 @ 2.30GHz lists FCLGA2011-3, so moving between them is likely to be a platform change. Budget for a motherboard, memory, and cooling as well as the processor.

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Side-by-side specifications
The stronger benchmark score, lower estimated price, and lower typical power draw are highlighted.
MetricAMD EPYC 3451Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 @ 2.30GHz
Single core1,7002,007
Multicore19,53220,843
Estimated priceNot listedNot listed
Cores1618
Threads3236
Performance coresNot listedNot listed
Efficient coresNot listedNot listed
Base clock2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Turbo clock3 GHz3.6 GHz
Typical TDPNot listed145 W
SocketNot listedFCLGA2011-3
ClassServerServer
Release / first seenQ2 2023Q1 2021

How do the benchmark scores compare?

AMD EPYC 3451 has a PassMark single-core score of 1,700, compared with 2,007 for Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 @ 2.30GHz. Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 @ 2.30GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.

AMD EPYC 3451 has a PassMark multicore score of 19,532, compared with 20,843 for Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 @ 2.30GHz. Intel Xeon E5-2697R v4 @ 2.30GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.

Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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