EPYC 9115 vs Xeon Gold 6342
EPYC 9115
Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+324%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,000) |
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 9115 and Xeon Gold 6342
EPYC 9115
The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 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: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.
Xeon Gold 6342
The Xeon Gold 6342 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 230 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 47,076 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9115 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6342 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6342 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6342 — a 15.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9115 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 9115 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6342 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9115 scores 48,343 against the Xeon Gold 6342's 47,076 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 9115. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6342.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+17% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+78% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 48,343+3% | 47,076 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9115 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6342 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9115 versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6342 — the EPYC 9115 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 6144 of RAM. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9115) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6342). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9115) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6342) — the EPYC 9115 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9115) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6342).
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| 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 9115) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6342). Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon Gold 6342 rivals EPYC 7443.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9115 launched at $726 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6342 debuted at $2977. At current prices ($726 vs $3000), the EPYC 9115 is $2274 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9115 delivers 66.6 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6342 — making the EPYC 9115 the 123.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6342 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $726-76% | $2977 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $726-76% | $3000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.6+324% | 15.7 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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