EPYC 7551 vs Xeon W-2265
EPYC 7551
Xeon W-2265
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7551
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2265
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7551 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7551 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
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 7551 and Xeon W-2265
EPYC 7551
The EPYC 7551 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 32 cores and 64 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): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,844 points. Launch price was $3,400.
Xeon W-2265
The Xeon W-2265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,700 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7551 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon W-2265 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7551 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2265 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2265 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The EPYC 7551 is built on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7551 scores 25,844 against the Xeon W-2265's 25,700 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 7551. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551 vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2265.
| Feature | EPYC 7551 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+167% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+60% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+232% | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 25,844 | 25,700 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7551 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2265 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7551 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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