EPYC 7F52 vs Xeon W-3275
EPYC 7F52
Xeon W-3275
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F52
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7F52 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,826) | ✅ More affordable ($1,550) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7F52 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+17%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,826) | ✅ More affordable ($1,550) |
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 7F52 and Xeon W-3275
EPYC 7F52
The EPYC 7F52 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 41,388 points. Launch price was $3,100.
Xeon W-3275
The Xeon W-3275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 41,267 points. Launch price was $4,449.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7F52 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-3275 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon W-3275 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F52 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275 — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3275 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7F52 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon W-3275 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7F52 scores 41,388 against the Xeon W-3275's 41,267 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 7F52. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F52 vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275.
| Feature | EPYC 7F52 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+565% | 38.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 28 MB+5500% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 41,388 | 41,267 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7F52 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3275 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. The EPYC 7F52 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1024 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7F52) vs 6 (Xeon W-3275). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7F52) vs 64 (Xeon W-3275) — the EPYC 7F52 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7F52) and C621 (Xeon W-3275).
| Feature | EPYC 7F52 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+300% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7F52) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3275). Direct competitor: EPYC 7F52 rivals Xeon Gold 6248; Xeon W-3275 rivals Threadripper 3970X.
| Feature | EPYC 7F52 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7F52 launched at $3100 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3275 debuted at $4449. At current prices ($1826 vs $1550), the Xeon W-3275 is $276 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7F52 delivers 22.7 pts/$ vs 26.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3275 — making the Xeon W-3275 the 16.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7F52 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3100-30% | $4449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1826 | $1550-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.7 | 26.6+17% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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