Xeon W-3365 vs EPYC 7552
Xeon W-3365
EPYC 7552
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3365
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7552
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499) | ✅ More affordable ($1,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+112%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499) | ✅ More affordable ($1,650) |
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-3365 and EPYC 7552
Xeon W-3365
The Xeon W-3365 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 57,312 points. Launch price was $3,499.
EPYC 7552
The EPYC 7552 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 57,414 points. Launch price was $4,025.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3365 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7552 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3365 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon W-3365 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7552 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3365 scores 57,312 against the EPYC 7552's 57,414 — a 0.2% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3365 vs 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 48 / 96+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+21% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 192 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 57,312 | 57,414 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,817 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3365 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7552 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 versus 3200 on the EPYC 7552 — the EPYC 7552 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3365) vs 128 (EPYC 7552) — the EPYC 7552 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365) and SP3 (EPYC 7552).
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3365 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Xeon W-3365) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7552). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3365 launched at $3499 MSRP, while the EPYC 7552 debuted at $4025. At current prices ($3499 vs $1650), the EPYC 7552 is $1849 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3365 delivers 16.4 pts/$ vs 34.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7552 — making the EPYC 7552 the 72% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 7552 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499-13% | $4025 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3499 | $1650-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.4 | 34.8+112% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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