Xeon w9-3495X vs EPYC 9534
Xeon w9-3495X
EPYC 9534
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9534
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9534 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) | ✅ More affordable ($2,999) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9534 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+108%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) | ✅ More affordable ($2,999) |
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 9534
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 9534
The EPYC 9534 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 89,077 points. Launch price was $8,803.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3495X packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the EPYC 9534 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 9534 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9534 — a 25.9% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.45 GHz). The Xeon w9-3495X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9534 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3495X scores 90,441 against the EPYC 9534's 89,077 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,136 vs 1,650, a 25.7% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,600 vs 15,500 (18.2% advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X). L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9534.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9534 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112 | 64 / 128+14% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+30% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.45 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 256 MB (total)+144% |
| 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 | 90,441+2% | 89,077 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 72,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,136+29% | 1,650 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,600+20% | 15,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w9-3495X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9534 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9534 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 12 (EPYC 9534). PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 128 (EPYC 9534) — the EPYC 9534 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w9-3495X) and SP5 (EPYC 9534).
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9534 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 6144 GB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112 | 128+14% |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Xeon w9-3495X) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9534). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation, EPYC 9534 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX; EPYC 9534 rivals Xeon Platinum 8470.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9534 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Ultimate Workstation | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3495X launched at $5889 MSRP, while the EPYC 9534 debuted at $8803. At current prices ($6333 vs $2999), the EPYC 9534 is $3334 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3495X delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 29.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9534 — making the EPYC 9534 the 70.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | EPYC 9534 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5889-33% | $8803 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6333 | $2999-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3 | 29.7+108% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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