Xeon W-3245M vs EPYC 7303
Xeon W-3245M
EPYC 7303
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7303
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | EPYC 7303 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | EPYC 7303 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-3245M and EPYC 7303
Xeon W-3245M
The Xeon W-3245M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,494 points. Launch price was $5,002.
EPYC 7303
The EPYC 7303 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 28,572 points. Launch price was $604.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3245M and EPYC 7303 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M versus 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303 — a 30% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3245M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-3245M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7303 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245M scores 28,494 against the EPYC 7303's 28,572 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 7303. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 18,000 (2.7% advantage for the Xeon W-3245M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,474 vs 1,960, a 28.3% lead for the EPYC 7303 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,572 vs 11,000 (5.1% advantage for the Xeon W-3245M). L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7303.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | EPYC 7303 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+35% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 64 MB (total)+191% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+3100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 28,494 | 28,572 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500+3% | 18,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,474 | 1,960+33% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,572+5% | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3245M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7303 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon W-3245M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 204 GB — 163.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3245M) vs 8 (EPYC 7303). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3245M) vs 128 (EPYC 7303) — the EPYC 7303 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3245M) and SP3 platform (EPYC 7303).
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | EPYC 7303 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+904% | 204 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 7303 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-3245M supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3245M) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7303). Primary use case: Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro, EPYC 7303 targets High-frequency Server Workloads. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242; EPYC 7303 rivals Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | EPYC 7303 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation / Mac Pro | High-frequency Server Workloads |
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