EPYC 9734 vs Xeon w9-3595X
EPYC 9734
Xeon w9-3595X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9734
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3595X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9734 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,598) | ✅ More affordable ($6,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bergamo (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9734 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,598) | ✅ More affordable ($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 9734 and Xeon w9-3595X
EPYC 9734
The EPYC 9734 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 112 cores and 224 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 102,286 points. Launch price was $9,600.
Xeon w9-3595X
The Xeon w9-3595X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 60 cores and 120 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 112.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 385 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 97,534 points. Launch price was $5,889.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9734 packs 112 cores / 224 threads, while the Xeon w9-3595X offers 60 cores / 120 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 52 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3595X — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 9734 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon w9-3595X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9734 scores 102,286 against the Xeon w9-3595X's 97,534 — a 4.8% lead for the EPYC 9734. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9734 vs 112.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3595X.
| Feature | EPYC 9734 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 112 / 224+87% | 60 / 120 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+60% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+128% | 112.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Bergamo (2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 102,286+5% | 97,534 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 130,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 17,118 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9734 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w9-3595X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3595X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9734) vs 8 (Xeon w9-3595X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9734) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3595X) — the EPYC 9734 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9734) and W790 (Xeon w9-3595X).
| Feature | EPYC 9734 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9734) vs true (Xeon w9-3595X). Primary use case: EPYC 9734 targets Data Center / High Density, Xeon w9-3595X targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E; Xeon w9-3595X rivals Threadripper PRO 7985WX.
| Feature | EPYC 9734 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | true |
| Target Use | Data Center / High Density | High-end Workstation |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9734 launched at $9600 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3595X debuted at $5889. At current prices ($6598 vs $6000), the Xeon w9-3595X is $598 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9734 delivers 15.5 pts/$ vs 16.3 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3595X — making the Xeon w9-3595X the 4.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9734 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9600 | $5889-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6598 | $6000-9% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.5 | 16.3+5% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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