EPYC 7401P vs Xeon W-2195
EPYC 7401P
Xeon W-2195
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7401P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2195
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7401P | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7401P | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 7401P and Xeon W-2195
EPYC 7401P
The EPYC 7401P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,836 points. Launch price was $1,075.
Xeon W-2195
The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7401P packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon W-2195 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the EPYC 7401P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401P versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2195 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 7401P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2195 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7401P scores 27,836 against the Xeon W-2195's 27,977 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-2195. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7401P vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195.
| Feature | EPYC 7401P | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+33% | 18 / 36 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.3 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+159% | 24.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 27,836 | 27,977 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 21,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,002 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7401P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2195 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7401P | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 512 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7401P) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2195). Primary use case: Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
| Feature | EPYC 7401P | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis |
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