Xeon W-3265M vs EPYC 7601
Xeon W-3265M
EPYC 7601
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265M
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3265M | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3265M | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500) | ✅ 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-3265M and EPYC 7601
Xeon W-3265M
The Xeon W-3265M 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: 35,506 points. Launch price was $6,353.
EPYC 7601
The EPYC 7601 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 35,059 points. Launch price was $4,200.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3265M packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7601 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265M versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3265M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon W-3265M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7601 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3265M scores 35,506 against the EPYC 7601's 35,059 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon W-3265M. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265M vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+44% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| 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 | 35,506+1% | 35,059 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3265M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7601 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon W-3265M versus 2666 on the EPYC 7601 — the Xeon W-3265M supports 9.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 1024 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3265M) vs 8 (EPYC 7601). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3265M) vs 128 (EPYC 7601) — the EPYC 7601 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon W-3265M) and SP3 (EPYC 7601).
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+10% | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3265M supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3265M) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3265M rivals EPYC 7402; EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SVM |
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