Xeon w9-3495X vs EPYC 9375F
Xeon w9-3495X
EPYC 9375F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9375F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) | ✅ More affordable ($108) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6109%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) | ✅ More affordable ($108) |
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 9375F
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 9375F
The EPYC 9375F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,768 points. Launch price was $5,306.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3495X packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the EPYC 9375F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon w9-3495X has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9375F — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The Xeon w9-3495X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9375F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3495X scores 90,441 against the EPYC 9375F's 95,768 — a 5.7% lead for the EPYC 9375F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,136 vs 2,981, a 33% lead for the EPYC 9375F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,600 vs 26,020 (33.3% advantage for the EPYC 9375F). L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9375F.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+75% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.85 GHz+103% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 256 MB (total)+144% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 90,441 | 95,768+6% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 72,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,136 | 2,981+40% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,600 | 26,020+40% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w9-3495X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9375F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3495X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 12 (EPYC 9375F). PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 128 (EPYC 9375F) — the EPYC 9375F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w9-3495X) and SP5 (EPYC 9375F).
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 6 TB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112 | 128+14% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Xeon w9-3495X) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9375F). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation, EPYC 9375F targets Data Center / Frequency Optimized. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX; EPYC 9375F rivals Xeon 6766E.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Ultimate Workstation | Data Center / Frequency Optimized |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3495X launched at $5889 MSRP, while the EPYC 9375F debuted at $5306. At current prices ($6333 vs $108), the EPYC 9375F is $6225 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3495X delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 886.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9375F — making the EPYC 9375F the 193.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5889 | $5306-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6333 | $108-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3 | 886.7+6101% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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