Xeon Gold 6342 vs EPYC 9115
Xeon Gold 6342
EPYC 9115
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,000) | ✅ More affordable ($726) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+324%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,000) | ✅ More affordable ($726) |
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 Xeon Gold 6342 and EPYC 9115
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6342 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 9115 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6342 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6342 versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 — a 15.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9115 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6342 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9115 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6342 scores 47,076 against the EPYC 9115's 48,343 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 9115. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6342 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 47,076 | 48,343+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6342 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9115 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6342 versus 4800 on the EPYC 9115 — 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: 8 (Xeon Gold 6342) vs 12 (EPYC 9115). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6342) vs 128 (EPYC 9115) — the EPYC 9115 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6342) and SP5 (EPYC 9115).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 4800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
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 (Xeon Gold 6342) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6342 rivals EPYC 7443; EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6342 launched at $2977 MSRP, while the EPYC 9115 debuted at $726. At current prices ($3000 vs $726), the EPYC 9115 is $2274 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6342 delivers 15.7 pts/$ vs 66.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9115 — making the EPYC 9115 the 123.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9115 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2977 | $726-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3000 | $726-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7 | 66.6+324% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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