EPYC 4245P vs Xeon W-2295
EPYC 4245P
Xeon W-2295
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2295
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4245P | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4245P and Xeon W-2295
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.
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 |
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 22.2% 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 — 120% 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+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 1024 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 48+100% |
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 |
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