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AMD EPYC 7261 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8481C @ 2.70GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 1,005 | 2,469 |
| Multicore | 11,149 | 11,646 |
| Estimated price | $6,998.69 | Not listed |
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 8 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 155 W | 350 W |
| Socket | SP3 | Not listed |
| First seen | Q3 2019 | Q1 2023 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD EPYC 7261 has a PassMark single-core score of 1,005, compared with 2,469 for Intel Xeon Platinum 8481C @ 2.70GHz. Intel Xeon Platinum 8481C @ 2.70GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD EPYC 7261 has a PassMark multicore score of 11,149, compared with 11,646 for Intel Xeon Platinum 8481C @ 2.70GHz. Intel Xeon Platinum 8481C @ 2.70GHz 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.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD EPYC 7261 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8481C @ 2.70GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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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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