Xeon Gold 6342 vs EPYC 9184X
Xeon Gold 6342
EPYC 9184X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9184X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9184X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,000) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,750) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa-X (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9184X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+23%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,000) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,750) |
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 9184X
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 9184X
The EPYC 9184X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,665 points. Launch price was $4,928.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6342 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 9184X 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 4.2 GHz on the EPYC 9184X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9184X (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.55 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6342 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9184X uses Genoa-X (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6342 scores 47,076 against the EPYC 9184X's 47,665 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 9184X. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6342 vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9184X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9184X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.55 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 768 MB (total)+2033% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Genoa-X (2023) |
| PassMark | 47,076 | 47,665+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6342 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9184X 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 9184X — the EPYC 9184X 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 9184X). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6342) vs 128 (EPYC 9184X) — the EPYC 9184X offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6342) and SP5 (EPYC 9184X).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9184X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9184X). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6342 rivals EPYC 7443; EPYC 9184X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9184X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9184X debuted at $4928. At current prices ($3000 vs $3750), the Xeon Gold 6342 is $750 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6342 delivers 15.7 pts/$ vs 12.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9184X — making the Xeon Gold 6342 the 21% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | EPYC 9184X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2977-40% | $4928 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3000-20% | $3750 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+24% | 12.7 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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