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EPYC 7313P vs Xeon w5-2545

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

EPYC 7313P

16 Cores32 Thrd155 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2021
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Intel

Xeon w5-2545

12 Cores24 Thrd210 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2024
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EPYC 7313P vs Xeon w5-2545 Performance Spectrum

EPYC 7313P
16 / 32
41,017
+0.6%
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Xeon w5-2545
12 / 24
40,782
0.0%
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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 7313P vs Xeon w5-2545 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low166 FPS
medium136 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra91 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low188 FPS
medium156 FPS
high131 FPS
ultra108 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low505 FPS
medium441 FPS
high354 FPS
ultra287 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low592 FPS
medium493 FPS
high404 FPS
ultra363 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low665 FPS
medium555 FPS
high518 FPS
ultra451 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low1020 FPS
medium1020 FPS
high1020 FPS
ultra875 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low903 FPS
medium822 FPS
high708 FPS
ultra624 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low1020 FPS
medium1015 FPS
high968 FPS
ultra834 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low300 FPS
medium229 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra186 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low310 FPS
medium233 FPS
high192 FPS
ultra170 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low251 FPS
medium222 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra141 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low292 FPS
medium256 FPS
high207 FPS
ultra175 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low317 FPS
medium282 FPS
high262 FPS
ultra220 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low364 FPS
medium307 FPS
high266 FPS
ultra223 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
EPYC 7313P
low234 FPS
medium206 FPS
high173 FPS
ultra161 FPS
1080P
Xeon w5-2545
low244 FPS
medium223 FPS
high187 FPS
ultra172 FPS
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EPYC 7313P vs Xeon w5-2545: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

EPYC 7313P

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
  • ✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 30 MB).
  • ✅Draws 155W instead of 210W, a 55W reduction.
  • ✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w5-2545 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌
    2.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $913 MSRPvs$889 MSRP
  • ❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon w5-2545 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon w5-2545

2024

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +21.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($889 MSRP vs $913 MSRP).
  • ✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (40,782 vs 41,017).
  • ❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 128 MB).
  • ❌35.5% higher power demand at 210W vs 155W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w5-2545 better than EPYC 7313P?
It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Xeon w5-2545 is ahead with a 21.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7313P pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. EPYC 7313P also has the bigger cache pool with 326.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 30 MB).
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7313P is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 326.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 30 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Xeon w5-2545 is the better buy right now. Xeon w5-2545 comes in $24 cheaper on MSRP at $889 MSRP versus $913 MSRP, and it still gives you a 21.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that EPYC 7313P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. It is also 2.1% better value on MSRP (45.9 vs 44.9 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Xeon w5-2545 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of SP3. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 7313P vs Xeon w5-2545 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

EPYC 7313P

The EPYC 7313P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 41,017 points. Launch price was $913.

Intel

Xeon w5-2545

The Xeon w5-2545 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 40,782 points. Launch price was $889.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7313P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w5-2545 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7313P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313P versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon w5-2545 — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Xeon w5-2545 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The EPYC 7313P uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon w5-2545 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7313P scores 41,017 against the Xeon w5-2545's 40,782 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 7313P. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313P vs 30 MB on the Xeon w5-2545.

FeatureEPYC 7313PXeon w5-2545
Cores / Threads
16 / 32+33%
12 / 24
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
4.7 GHz+27%
Base Clock
3 GHz
3.5 GHz+17%
L3 Cache
128 MB (total)+327%
30 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
7 nm+
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Milan (2021−2023)
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark
41,017
40,782
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7313P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w5-2545 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7313P versus 4800 on the Xeon w5-2545 — the Xeon w5-2545 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7313P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7313P) vs 4 (Xeon w5-2545). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7313P) vs 64 (Xeon w5-2545) — the EPYC 7313P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7313P) and W790 (Xeon w5-2545).

FeatureEPYC 7313PXeon w5-2545
Socket
SP3
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
3200
4800+50%
Max RAM Capacity
4096+100%
2048
RAM Channels
8+100%
4
ECC Support
Yes
Yes
PCIe Lanes
128+100%
64
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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w5-2545 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7313P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon w5-2545). Direct competitor: EPYC 7313P rivals Xeon Gold 6334; Xeon w5-2545 rivals Threadripper 7960X.

FeatureEPYC 7313PXeon w5-2545
Integrated GPU
No
No
IGPU Model
None
None
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d
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Value Analysis

At launch, the EPYC 7313P was priced at $913, while the Xeon w5-2545 came in at $889. On launch pricing ($913 vs $889), Xeon w5-2545 was $24 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7313P delivers 44.9 pts/$ vs 45.9 pts/$ for the Xeon w5-2545 — making the Xeon w5-2545 the 2.1% better value option.

FeatureEPYC 7313PXeon w5-2545
MSRP
$913
$889-3%
Performance per Dollar
44.9
45.9+2%
Release Date
2021
2024
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