Xeon W-3335 vs EPYC 7313
Xeon W-3335
EPYC 7313
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3335
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7313
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3335 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($764) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3335 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+56%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($764) |
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-3335 and EPYC 7313
Xeon W-3335
The Xeon W-3335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,293 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 7313
The EPYC 7313 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: 38,938 points. Launch price was $1,083.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3335 and EPYC 7313 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3335 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3335 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-3335 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7313 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3335 scores 39,293 against the EPYC 7313's 38,938 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-3335. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3335 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+433% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 39,293 | 38,938 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 26,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,736 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,264 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3335 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7313 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon W-3335 versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7313 — the Xeon W-3335 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3335) vs 128 (EPYC 7313) — the EPYC 7313 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon W-3335) and SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313).
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3335 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3335) vs AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7313). Primary use case: EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3335 rivals EPYC 7402; EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU |
| Target Use | — | Server / High-load computing |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3335 launched at $1430 MSRP, while the EPYC 7313 debuted at $1083. At current prices ($1200 vs $764), the EPYC 7313 is $436 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3335 delivers 32.7 pts/$ vs 51.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7313 — making the EPYC 7313 the 43.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | EPYC 7313 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1430 | $1083-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1200 | $764-36% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.7 | 51.0+56% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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