Xeon W-3365 vs EPYC 8324P
Xeon W-3365
EPYC 8324P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3365
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,499) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,499) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) |
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 8324P
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 8324P
The EPYC 8324P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.65 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,127 points. Launch price was $1,895.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3365 and EPYC 8324P share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324P — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3365 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.65 GHz). The Xeon W-3365 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 8324P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3365 scores 57,312 against the EPYC 8324P's 57,127 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-3365. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3365 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324P.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+33% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+2% | 2.65 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+167% |
| 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 | 57,312 | 57,127 |
| 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 8324P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 versus 4800 on the EPYC 8324P — the EPYC 8324P supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3365 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3365) vs 6 (EPYC 8324P). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3365) vs 96 (EPYC 8324P) — the EPYC 8324P offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365) and SP6 (EPYC 8324P).
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 4800+119900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+372826922% | 1152 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 96+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Xeon W-3365) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 8324P). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 8324P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3365 launched at $3499 MSRP, while the EPYC 8324P debuted at $1895. At current prices ($3499 vs $3598), the Xeon W-3365 is $99 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3365 delivers 16.4 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 8324P — making the Xeon W-3365 the 3.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499 | $1895-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3499-3% | $3598 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.4+3% | 15.9 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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