Xeon w9-3495X vs EPYC 7773X
Xeon w9-3495X
EPYC 7773X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($6,333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+38%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($6,333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
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 w9-3495X and EPYC 7773X
Xeon w9-3495X
The Xeon w9-3495X 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 90,441 points. Launch price was $5,889.
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3495X packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the EPYC 7773X offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon w9-3495X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7773X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3495X scores 90,441 against the EPYC 7773X's 91,340 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7773X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,136 vs 1,536, a 32.7% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,600 vs 45,000 (83% advantage for the EPYC 7773X). L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112 | 64 / 128+14% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+37% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 768 MB (total)+631% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 90,441 | 91,340 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 72,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,136+39% | 1,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,600 | 45,000+142% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w9-3495X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7773X uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w9-3495X versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X — the Xeon w9-3495X supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w9-3495X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 128 (EPYC 7773X) — the EPYC 7773X offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w9-3495X) and SP3 (EPYC 7773X).
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112 | 128+14% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon w9-3495X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Xeon w9-3495X) vs AMD-V (EPYC 7773X). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation, EPYC 7773X targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX; EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Ultimate Workstation | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3495X launched at $5889 MSRP, while the EPYC 7773X debuted at $8800. At current prices ($6333 vs $8800), the Xeon w9-3495X is $2467 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3495X delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 10.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7773X — making the Xeon w9-3495X the 31.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5889-33% | $8800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6333-28% | $8800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3+38% | 10.4 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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