Xeon W-3345 vs EPYC 7453
Xeon W-3345
EPYC 7453
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3345
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7453
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,319) | ✅ More affordable ($1,253) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+167%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,319) | ✅ More affordable ($1,253) |
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-3345 and EPYC 7453
Xeon W-3345
The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 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: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 7453
The EPYC 7453 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.45 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,453 points. Launch price was $1,570.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3345 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7453 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the EPYC 7453 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 versus 3.45 GHz on the EPYC 7453 — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3345 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The Xeon W-3345 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7453 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3345 scores 48,140 against the EPYC 7453's 48,453 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 7453. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7453.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 28 / 56+17% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+16% | 3.45 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+9% | 2.75 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+78% |
| 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 | 48,140 | 48,453 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3345 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7453 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345) and SP3,C621A (EPYC 7453).
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC 7453 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3345 launched at $2499 MSRP, while the EPYC 7453 debuted at $1570. At current prices ($3319 vs $1253), the EPYC 7453 is $2066 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3345 delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 38.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 7453 — making the EPYC 7453 the 90.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC 7453 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $1570-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3319 | $1253-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.5 | 38.7+167% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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