Xeon W-3275 vs EPYC 7313P
Xeon W-3275
EPYC 7313P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3275 | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,550) | ✅ More affordable ($824) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3275 | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+87%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,550) | ✅ More affordable ($824) |
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-3275 and EPYC 7313P
Xeon W-3275
The Xeon W-3275 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 41,267 points. Launch price was $4,449.
EPYC 7313P
The EPYC 7313P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 41,017 points. Launch price was $913.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3275 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 7313P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-3275 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313P — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3275 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-3275 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7313P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3275 scores 41,267 against the EPYC 7313P's 41,017 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-3275. L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313P.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB | 128 MB (total)+232% |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+5500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm+-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 41,267 | 41,017 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3275 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7313P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. The EPYC 7313P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1024 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3275) vs 8 (EPYC 7313P). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3275) vs 128 (EPYC 7313P) — the EPYC 7313P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3275) and SP3 (EPYC 7313P).
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 4096+300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3275) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7313P). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3275 rivals Threadripper 3970X; EPYC 7313P rivals Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3275 launched at $4449 MSRP, while the EPYC 7313P debuted at $913. At current prices ($1550 vs $824), the EPYC 7313P is $726 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3275 delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 49.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7313P — making the EPYC 7313P the 60.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | EPYC 7313P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4449 | $913-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1550 | $824-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6 | 49.8+87% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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