Xeon W-2195
VS
EPYC 7401P

Xeon W-2195 vs EPYC 7401P

Intel

Xeon W-2195

18 Cores36 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017
VS
AMD

EPYC 7401P

24 Cores48 Thrd155 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2195

#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
100%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
78%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
67%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
65%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
64%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7401P

#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
127%
#49
EPYC 7401P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
99%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
85%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
82%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
82%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
78%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
78%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
77%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
75%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
74%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
73%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon W-2195 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the EPYC 7401P in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightXeon W-2195EPYC 7401P
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon W-2195EPYC 7401P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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-2195 and EPYC 7401P

Intel

Xeon W-2195

The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.

AMD

EPYC 7401P

The EPYC 7401P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,836 points. Launch price was $1,075.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-2195 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the EPYC 7401P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7401P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401P — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2195 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W-2195 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7401P uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2195 scores 27,977 against the EPYC 7401P's 27,836 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-2195. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7401P.

FeatureXeon W-2195EPYC 7401P
Cores / Threads
18 / 36
24 / 48+33%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz+43%
3 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz+15%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
24.75 MB (total)
64 MB (total)+159%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)+100%
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Naples (2017−2018)
PassMark
27,977
27,836
Cinebench R23 Multi
21,000
Geekbench 6 Single
1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,002
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2195 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7401P uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-2195EPYC 7401P
Socket
LGA2011
TR4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
512 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2195) / not specified (EPYC 7401P). Primary use case: Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

FeatureXeon W-2195EPYC 7401P
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis