The details make the difference
AMD EPYC 7302P vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M @ 2.30GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 1,897 | 2,315 |
| Multicore | 32,087 | 33,970 |
| Estimated price | $799 | $7,705 |
| Cores | 16 | 24 |
| Threads | 32 | 48 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 155 W | 165 W |
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| First seen | Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD EPYC 7302P has a PassMark single-core score of 1,897, compared with 2,315 for Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M @ 2.30GHz. Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M @ 2.30GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD EPYC 7302P has a PassMark multicore score of 32,087, compared with 33,970 for Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M @ 2.30GHz. Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M @ 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.
AMD EPYC 7302P lists SP3; Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M @ 2.30GHz lists LGA3647. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD EPYC 7302P on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M @ 2.30GHz 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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