EPYC 7642 vs Xeon W-3375
EPYC 7642
Xeon W-3375
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7642
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3375
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7642 | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($850) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7642 | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+609%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($850) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) |
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 7642 and Xeon W-3375
EPYC 7642
The EPYC 7642 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 59,333 points. Launch price was $4,775.
Xeon W-3375
The Xeon W-3375 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 57 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 59,091 points. Launch price was $4,499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7642 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon W-3375 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the EPYC 7642 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7642 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3375 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3375 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7642 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon W-3375 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7642 scores 59,333 against the Xeon W-3375's 59,091 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7642. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7642 vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3375.
| Feature | EPYC 7642 | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+26% | 38 / 76 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+349% | 57 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Ice Lake-W (2021) |
| PassMark | 59,333 | 59,091 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,818 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 17,713 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7642 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3375 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7642 versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3375 — the EPYC 7642 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7642) vs 64 (Xeon W-3375) — the EPYC 7642 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7642) and Intel C621A (Xeon W-3375).
| Feature | EPYC 7642 | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7642) vs true (Xeon W-3375). Direct competitor: EPYC 7642 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon W-3375 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 7642 | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7642 launched at $4775 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3375 debuted at $4951. At current prices ($850 vs $6000), the EPYC 7642 is $5150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7642 delivers 69.8 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3375 — making the EPYC 7642 the 150.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7642 | Xeon W-3375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4775-4% | $4951 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $850-86% | $6000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.8+612% | 9.8 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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