Xeon W-3275M vs EPYC 7352
Xeon W-3275M
EPYC 7352
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275M
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7352
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3275M | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,449) | ✅ More affordable ($725) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3275M | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+513%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,449) | ✅ More affordable ($725) |
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-3275M and EPYC 7352
Xeon W-3275M
The Xeon W-3275M 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: 40,419 points. Launch price was $7,453.
EPYC 7352
The EPYC 7352 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3275M packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 7352 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3275M has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275M versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3275M (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W-3275M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7352 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3275M scores 40,419 against the EPYC 7352's 40,370 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-3275M. L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275M vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275M | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+17% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+44% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+9% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB+20% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+5500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 40,419 | 40,370 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 32,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3275M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7352 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon W-3275M versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 — the Xeon W-3275M supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7352 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3275M) vs 8 (EPYC 7352). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3275M) vs 128 (EPYC 7352) — the EPYC 7352 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon W-3275M) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352).
| Feature | Xeon W-3275M | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+73225% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 4096 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3275M supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3275M) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352). Primary use case: EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3275M rivals EPYC 7742; EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275M | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | — | High-density Computing / Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3275M launched at $4449 MSRP, while the EPYC 7352 debuted at $1350. At current prices ($4449 vs $725), the EPYC 7352 is $3724 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3275M delivers 9.1 pts/$ vs 55.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 7352 — making the EPYC 7352 the 143.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275M | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4449 | $1350-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4449 | $725-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1 | 55.7+512% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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