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EPYC 9015
Xeon W-2295
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9015
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2295
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
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 9015 and Xeon W-2295
EPYC 9015
The EPYC 9015 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,505 points. Launch price was $527.
Xeon W-2295
The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9015 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2295 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9015 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 — a 15.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2295 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 9015 is built on the Turin (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 9015 scores 30,505 against the Xeon W-2295's 30,986 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon W-2295. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,400 vs 1,703, a 19.5% lead for the Xeon W-2295 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 12,863 (15.6% advantage for the Xeon W-2295). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9015 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 18 / 36+125% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+159% | 24.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | — |
| PassMark | 30,505 | 30,986+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400 | 1,703+22% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | 12,863+17% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9015 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2295 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6000 on the EPYC 9015 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2295 — the EPYC 9015 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9015 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9015) vs 4 (Xeon W-2295). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9015) vs 48 (Xeon W-2295) — the EPYC 9015 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 platform (EPYC 9015) and C422 (Xeon W-2295).
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+300% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+200% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9015) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2295). Primary use case: EPYC 9015 targets Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads, Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9015 rivals Xeon 6.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads | Workstation |
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