Xeon W-3365 vs EPYC 9135
Xeon W-3365
EPYC 9135
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3365
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9135
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499) | ✅ More affordable ($95) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3615%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499) | ✅ More affordable ($95) |
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 9135
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 9135
The EPYC 9135 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.65 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,808 points. Launch price was $1,214.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3365 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 9135 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-3365 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9135 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9135 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.65 GHz). The Xeon W-3365 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9135 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3365 scores 57,312 against the EPYC 9135's 57,808 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 9135. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3365 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9135.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.65 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 57,312 | 57,808 |
| 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 9135 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 versus 6000 on the EPYC 9135 — the EPYC 9135 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9135 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3365) vs 12 (EPYC 9135). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3365) vs 128 (EPYC 9135) — the EPYC 9135 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365) and SP5 (EPYC 9135).
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 6000+149900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+69904967% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
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 9135). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 9135 rivals Xeon Platinum 8558P.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9135 debuted at $1214. At current prices ($3499 vs $95), the EPYC 9135 is $3404 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3365 delivers 16.4 pts/$ vs 608.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 9135 — making the EPYC 9135 the 189.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | EPYC 9135 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499 | $1214-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3499 | $95-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.4 | 608.5+3610% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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