Xeon W-3265 vs EPYC 7371
Xeon W-3265
EPYC 7371
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7371
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3265 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3265 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) | ✅ 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-3265 and EPYC 7371
Xeon W-3265
The Xeon W-3265 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,105 points. Launch price was $3,349.
EPYC 7371
The EPYC 7371 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 November 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 30,156 points. Launch price was $1,550.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3265 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7371 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-3265 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265 versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 — a 19% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3265 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon W-3265 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7371 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3265 scores 30,105 against the EPYC 7371's 30,156 — a 0.2% lead for the EPYC 7371. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+21% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.1 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 64 MB (total)+94% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 30,105 | 30,156 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,941 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3265 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7371 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon W-3265 versus DDR4-2666 on the EPYC 7371 — the Xeon W-3265 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7371 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 1024 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3265) vs 8 (EPYC 7371). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3265) vs 128 (EPYC 7371) — the EPYC 7371 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C620 (Xeon W-3265) and SP3 platform (EPYC 7371).
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+73225% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 2048 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 7371 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-3265 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Xeon W-3265) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371). Primary use case: EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads. Direct competitor: EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | — | High-frequency Server Workloads |
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