CPU
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Xeon W-3375
EPYC 7513
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3375
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7513
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3375 | EPYC 7513 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3375 | EPYC 7513 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1459%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
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-3375 and EPYC 7513
Xeon W-3375
The Xeon W-3375 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 57 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: 59,091 points. Launch price was $4,499.
EPYC 7513
The EPYC 7513 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.65 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 59,745 points. Launch price was $2,840.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3375 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the EPYC 7513 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon W-3375 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3375 versus 3.65 GHz on the EPYC 7513 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3375 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon W-3375 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7513 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3375 scores 59,091 against the EPYC 7513's 59,745 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7513. L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3375 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7513.
| Feature | Xeon W-3375 | EPYC 7513 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76+19% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+10% | 3.65 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+125% |
| 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 | 59,091 | 59,745+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,818 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,713 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3375 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7513 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3375 versus 3200 on the EPYC 7513 — the EPYC 7513 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-3375) vs 128 (EPYC 7513) — the EPYC 7513 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621A (Xeon W-3375) and SP3 (EPYC 7513).
| Feature | Xeon W-3375 | EPYC 7513 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | 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-3375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Xeon W-3375) vs VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7513). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3375 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 7513 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon W-3375 | EPYC 7513 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-3375 launched at $4951 MSRP, while the EPYC 7513 debuted at $2840. At current prices ($6000 vs $389), the EPYC 7513 is $5611 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3375 delivers 9.8 pts/$ vs 153.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 7513 — making the EPYC 7513 the 175.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3375 | EPYC 7513 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4951 | $2840-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6000 | $389-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8 | 153.6+1467% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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