Xeon w9-3495X vs EPYC 7J13
Xeon w9-3495X
EPYC 7J13
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7J13
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3858%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 7J13
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 7J13
The EPYC 7J13 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2021-03-01. It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 84,786 points. Launch price was $6,000.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3495X packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the EPYC 7J13 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7J13 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7J13 — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The Xeon w9-3495X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7J13 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3495X scores 90,441 against the EPYC 7J13's 84,786 — a 6.5% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7J13.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112 | 64 / 128+14% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+37% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.55 GHz+34% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 256 MB (total)+144% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 90,441+7% | 84,786 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 72,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,136 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w9-3495X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7J13 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w9-3495X versus 3200 on the EPYC 7J13 — the EPYC 7J13 supports 199.4% 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: 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 128 (EPYC 7J13) — the EPYC 7J13 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w9-3495X) and SP3 (EPYC 7J13).
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| 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 VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7J13). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX; EPYC 7J13 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, SEV |
| Target Use | Ultimate Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3495X launched at $5889 MSRP, while the EPYC 7J13 debuted at $7890. At current prices ($6333 vs $150), the EPYC 7J13 is $6183 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3495X delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 565.2 pts/$ for the EPYC 7J13 — making the EPYC 7J13 the 190.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5889-25% | $7890 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6333 | $150-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3 | 565.2+3852% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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