EPYC 4245P vs Xeon W-2295

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EPYC 4245P

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

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Xeon W-2295

18 Cores36 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

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EPYC 4245P vs Xeon W-2295 Performance Spectrum

EPYC 4245P

6 / 12

31,135

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Xeon W-2295

18 / 36

30,986

0.0%

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.

EPYC 4245P vs Xeon W-2295 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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EPYC 4245P vs Xeon W-2295: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 4245P

2025

Why buy it

✅+13.6% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+29.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 25 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 165W, a 100W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2066 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2), while Xeon W-2295 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-2295 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon W-2295

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (12,863 vs 14,616).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (25 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,333 MSRP, while EPYC 4245P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌153.8% higher power demand at 165W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2066 with DDR4, while EPYC 4245P moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4245P better than Xeon W-2295?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Xeon W-2295 is ahead with a 4.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4245P pulls ahead with 13.6% better Geekbench multi-core. EPYC 4245P also has the bigger cache pool with 29.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 25 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4245P is the stronger fit. You are getting 13.6% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 29.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 25 MB).

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

EPYC 4245P is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-2295 is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. EPYC 4245P comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $1,333 MSRP, and it still gives you 13.6% better Geekbench multi-core. The compromise is that Xeon W-2295 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon W-2295 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (23.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4245P makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2019), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA2066, 29.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 25 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 18/36. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 4245P vs Xeon W-2295 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

EPYC 4245P

The EPYC 4245P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.

Xeon W-2295

The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4245P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-2295 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 4245P is built on the Grado (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 4245P scores 31,135 against the Xeon W-2295's 30,986 — a 0.5% lead for the EPYC 4245P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,347 vs 1,703, a 65.1% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,616 vs 12,863 (12.8% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295.

Feature	EPYC 4245P	Xeon W-2295
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	18 / 36+200%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+13%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+30%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+29%	24.75 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Grado (2025)	—
PassMark	31,135	30,986
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,347+97%	1,703
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,616+14%	12,863

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4245P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2295 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the EPYC 4245P versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2295 — the EPYC 4245P supports 90.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2295 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4245P) vs 4 (Xeon W-2295). PCIe lanes: 24 (EPYC 4245P) vs 48 (Xeon W-2295) — the Xeon W-2295 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P) and C422 (Xeon W-2295).

Feature	EPYC 4245P	Xeon W-2295
Socket	AM5	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+91%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	1024 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	48+100%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 4245P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2295). The EPYC 4245P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2)), while the Xeon W-2295 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.

Feature	EPYC 4245P	Xeon W-2295
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2)	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Entry-level Server / Workstation	Workstation