EPYC 9454 vs Xeon w9-3495X
EPYC 9454
Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9454 | Xeon w9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($576) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9454 | Xeon w9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+969%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($576) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) |
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 9454 and Xeon w9-3495X
EPYC 9454
The EPYC 9454 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.
Xeon w9-3495X
The Xeon w9-3495X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 90,441 points. Launch price was $5,889.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9454 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon w9-3495X offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon w9-3495X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 2.75 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The EPYC 9454 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the Xeon w9-3495X's 90,441 — a 2.8% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454 vs 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon w9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 56 / 112+17% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.75 GHz+45% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+144% | 105 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 87,961 | 90,441+3% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 72,560 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,136 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,600 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9454 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3495X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454) vs 8 (Xeon w9-3495X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) — the EPYC 9454 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9454) and W790 (Xeon w9-3495X).
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon w9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+50% | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+14% | 112 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454) vs true (Xeon w9-3495X). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center, Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon w9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | true |
| Target Use | Data Center | Ultimate Workstation |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3495X debuted at $5889. At current prices ($576 vs $6333), the EPYC 9454 is $5757 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 152.7 pts/$ vs 14.3 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3495X — making the EPYC 9454 the 165.8% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon w9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5225-11% | $5889 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $576-91% | $6333 |
| Performance per Dollar | 152.7+968% | 14.3 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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