Xeon W-3345 vs EPYC Embedded 8224P
Xeon W-3345
EPYC Embedded 8224P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3345
Performance Per Dollar EPYC Embedded 8224P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,319) | ✅ More affordable ($1,048) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+221%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,319) | ✅ More affordable ($1,048) |
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 Embedded 8224P
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 Embedded 8224P
The EPYC Embedded 8224P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,869 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3345 and EPYC Embedded 8224P share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 8224P — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3345 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The Xeon W-3345 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC Embedded 8224P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3345 scores 48,140 against the EPYC Embedded 8224P's 48,869 — a 1.5% lead for the EPYC Embedded 8224P. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC Embedded 8224P.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+33% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+18% | 2.55 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 48,140 | 48,869+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3345 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC Embedded 8224P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon W-3345 versus 4800 on the EPYC Embedded 8224P — the EPYC Embedded 8224P supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3345 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3345) vs 6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P). PCIe lanes: 128 (Xeon W-3345) vs 96 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) — the Xeon W-3345 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345) and SP6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P).
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 4800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+256% | 1152 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+33% | 96 |
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-3345) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC Embedded 8224P). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC Embedded 8224P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| 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-3345 launched at $2499 MSRP, while the EPYC Embedded 8224P debuted at $855. At current prices ($3319 vs $1048), the EPYC Embedded 8224P is $2271 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3345 delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 46.6 pts/$ for the EPYC Embedded 8224P — making the EPYC Embedded 8224P the 105.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $855-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3319 | $1048-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.5 | 46.6+221% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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