Xeon w3-2535 vs EPYC 4344P
Xeon w3-2535
EPYC 4344P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4344P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w3-2535 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($314) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w3-2535 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+158%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($314) |
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 w3-2535 and EPYC 4344P
Xeon w3-2535
The Xeon w3-2535 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 33,367 points. Launch price was $739.
EPYC 4344P
The EPYC 4344P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,821 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Xeon w3-2535 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 4344P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon w3-2535 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 versus 5.3 GHz on the EPYC 4344P — a 14.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4344P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon w3-2535 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4344P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2535 scores 33,367 against the EPYC 4344P's 33,821 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 4344P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 19,500 (10.8% advantage for the EPYC 4344P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,254 vs 1,960, a 14% lead for the Xeon w3-2535 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,400 vs 1,896 (147% advantage for the Xeon w3-2535). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4344P.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 26.25 MB | 32 MB (total)+22% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 33,367 | 33,821+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,500 | 19,500+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,254+15% | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,400+554% | 1,896 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w3-2535 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4344P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4400 memory speed. The Xeon w3-2535 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 2 (EPYC 4344P). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 28 (EPYC 4344P) — the Xeon w3-2535 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w3-2535) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4344P).
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+967% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+129% | 28 |
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, EPT (Xeon w3-2535) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4344P). The EPYC 4344P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon w3-2535 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon w3-2535 targets Workstation, EPYC 4344P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313; EPYC 4344P rivals Xeon E-2468.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Workstation | Entry Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w3-2535 launched at $739 MSRP, while the EPYC 4344P debuted at $329. At current prices ($800 vs $314), the EPYC 4344P is $486 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w3-2535 delivers 41.7 pts/$ vs 107.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 4344P — making the EPYC 4344P the 88.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $739 | $329-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $314-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.7 | 107.7+158% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2024 |
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