EPYC 9754 vs Xeon w9-3595X
EPYC 9754
Xeon w9-3595X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9754
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3595X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9754 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,631) | ✅ More affordable ($6,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bergamo (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9754 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+76%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,631) | ✅ 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 9754 and Xeon w9-3595X
EPYC 9754
The EPYC 9754 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 98,450 points. Launch price was $11,900.
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 9754 packs 128 cores / 256 threads, while the Xeon w9-3595X offers 60 cores / 120 threads — the EPYC 9754 has 68 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 9754 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3595X — a 43% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X (base: 2.25 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 9754 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon w9-3595X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9754 scores 98,450 against the Xeon w9-3595X's 97,534 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 9754. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 104,584 vs 130,000 (21.7% advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,634 vs 2,300, a 33.9% lead for the Xeon w9-3595X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,825 vs 17,118 (1.7% advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9754 vs 112.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3595X.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 128 / 256+113% | 60 / 120 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | 2.25 GHz+13% | 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 | 98,450 | 97,534 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 104,584 | 130,000+24% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,634 | 2,300+41% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,825 | 17,118+2% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9754 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 9754) vs 8 (Xeon w9-3595X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9754) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3595X) — the EPYC 9754 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9754) and W790 (Xeon w9-3595X).
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | 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 9754) vs true (Xeon w9-3595X). Primary use case: EPYC 9754 targets Data Center / Cloud Native, Xeon w9-3595X targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9754 rivals Xeon 6780E; Xeon w9-3595X rivals Threadripper PRO 7985WX.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | true |
| Target Use | Data Center / Cloud Native | High-end Workstation |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9754 launched at $11900 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3595X debuted at $5889. At current prices ($10631 vs $6000), the Xeon w9-3595X is $4631 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9754 delivers 9.3 pts/$ vs 16.3 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3595X — making the Xeon w9-3595X the 54.8% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11900 | $5889-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10631 | $6000-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 16.3+75% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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