Xeon W-2175 vs EPYC 7F32
Xeon W-2175
EPYC 7F32
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2175
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F32
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2175 | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($179) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2175 | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($179) |
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 W-2175 and EPYC 7F32
Xeon W-2175
The Xeon W-2175 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,507 points. Launch price was $1,947.
EPYC 7F32
The EPYC 7F32 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,253 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2175 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the EPYC 7F32 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2175 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2175 versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F32 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2175 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W-2175 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7F32 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2175 scores 23,507 against the EPYC 7F32's 23,253 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon W-2175. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2175 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F32.
| Feature | Xeon W-2175 | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+66% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 23,507+1% | 23,253 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2175 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7F32 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2175 | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2175 launched at $1947 MSRP, while the EPYC 7F32 debuted at $2100. At current prices ($180 vs $179), the EPYC 7F32 is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2175 delivers 130.6 pts/$ vs 129.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7F32 — making the Xeon W-2175 the 0.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2175 | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1947-7% | $2100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $179 |
| Performance per Dollar | 130.6 | 129.9 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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