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Xeon w9-3595X
EPYC 9634
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3595X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9634
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3595X | EPYC 9634 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) | ✅ More affordable ($3,949) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3595X | EPYC 9634 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+68%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) | ✅ More affordable ($3,949) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon w9-3595X and EPYC 9634
Xeon w9-3595X
The Xeon w9-3595X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 60 cores and 120 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 112.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 385 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 97,534 points. Launch price was $5,889.
EPYC 9634
The EPYC 9634 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 84 cores and 168 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 107,944 points. Launch price was $10,304.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3595X packs 60 cores / 120 threads, while the EPYC 9634 offers 84 cores / 168 threads — the EPYC 9634 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3595X versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9634 — a 25.9% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X (base: 2 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). The Xeon w9-3595X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9634 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3595X scores 97,534 against the EPYC 9634's 107,944 — a 10.1% lead for the EPYC 9634. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,800, a 24.4% lead for the Xeon w9-3595X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,118 vs 85,000 (132.9% advantage for the EPYC 9634). L3 cache: 112.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3595X vs 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9634.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3595X | EPYC 9634 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 60 / 120 | 84 / 168+40% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+30% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.25 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 112.5 MB | 384 MB (total)+241% |
| 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 | 97,534 | 107,944+11% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 130,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300+28% | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,118 | 85,000+397% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w9-3595X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9634 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9634 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon w9-3595X) vs 12 (EPYC 9634). PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w9-3595X) vs 128 (EPYC 9634) — the EPYC 9634 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w9-3595X) and SoC (EPYC 9634).
| Feature | Xeon w9-3595X | EPYC 9634 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 w9-3595X) vs AMD-V (EPYC 9634). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3595X targets High-end Workstation, EPYC 9634 targets Server/Datacenter. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3595X rivals Threadripper PRO 7985WX; EPYC 9634 rivals Xeon 8470.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3595X | EPYC 9634 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation | Server/Datacenter |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3595X launched at $5889 MSRP, while the EPYC 9634 debuted at $10304. At current prices ($6000 vs $3949), the EPYC 9634 is $2051 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3595X delivers 16.3 pts/$ vs 27.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9634 — making the EPYC 9634 the 50.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3595X | EPYC 9634 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5889-43% | $10304 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6000 | $3949-34% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.3 | 27.3+67% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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