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Xeon w7-3445
EPYC 9224
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w7-3445
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9224
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w7-3445 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,596) | ✅ More affordable ($1,199) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w7-3445 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+115%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,596) | ✅ More affordable ($1,199) |
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 w7-3445 and EPYC 9224
Xeon w7-3445
The Xeon w7-3445 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 48,991 points. Launch price was $1,989.
EPYC 9224
The EPYC 9224 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 48,573 points. Launch price was $1,825.
Processing Power
The Xeon w7-3445 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the EPYC 9224 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 9224 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3445 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9224 — a 25.9% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-3445 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon w7-3445 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9224 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w7-3445 scores 48,991 against the EPYC 9224's 48,573 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon w7-3445. L3 cache: 52.5 MB on the Xeon w7-3445 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9224.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3445 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40 | 24 / 48+20% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+30% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB | 64 MB (total)+22% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 48,991 | 48,573 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w7-3445 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9224 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9224 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon w7-3445) vs 12 (EPYC 9224). PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w7-3445) vs 128 (EPYC 9224) — the EPYC 9224 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w7-3445) and SP5 (EPYC 9224).
| Feature | Xeon w7-3445 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112 | 128+14% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon w7-3445 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon w7-3445) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9224). Direct competitor: Xeon w7-3445 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX; EPYC 9224 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3445 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w7-3445 launched at $1989 MSRP, while the EPYC 9224 debuted at $1825. At current prices ($2596 vs $1199), the EPYC 9224 is $1397 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w7-3445 delivers 18.9 pts/$ vs 40.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 9224 — making the EPYC 9224 the 72.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3445 | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1989 | $1825-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2596 | $1199-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.9 | 40.5+114% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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