EPYC 73F3 vs Xeon W-3345

CPU

GPU

EPYC 73F3

16 Cores32 Thrd240 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

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Xeon W-3345

24 Cores48 Thrd250 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 73F3

16 / 32

46,103

0.0%

Ryzen 7 5800

Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon W-3345

24 / 48

48,140

+4.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 73F3

2021

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 256 MB vs 36 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (46,103 vs 48,140).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.1 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($3,521 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅+4.4% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,022 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $3,521 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 13.1 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $3,521 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (36 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 73F3

2021

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 256 MB vs 36 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.

Why buy it

✅+4.4% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,022 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $3,521 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 13.1 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $3,521 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (46,103 vs 48,140).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.1 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($3,521 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (36 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3345 better than EPYC 73F3?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 73F3 is ahead with a 1.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3345 pulls ahead with 4.4% better PassMark. EPYC 73F3 also has the bigger cache pool with 611.1% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 36 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3345 is the better fit. You are getting 4.4% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon W-3345 is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-3345 is $1,022 cheaper on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $3,521 MSRP, and it gives you 4.4% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 73F3 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 47.1% better value on MSRP (19.3 vs 13.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon W-3345 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 48 threads instead of 16/32. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 73F3 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3345 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 73F3	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	200 FPS	194 FPS
medium	159 FPS	155 FPS
high	128 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	159 FPS
medium	128 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	73 FPS
medium	61 FPS	60 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 73F3	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	510 FPS	497 FPS
medium	446 FPS	431 FPS
high	357 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	418 FPS	425 FPS
medium	375 FPS	376 FPS
high	309 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	257 FPS	264 FPS
medium	235 FPS	237 FPS
high	206 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 73F3	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	979 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	819 FPS	973 FPS
high	760 FPS	914 FPS
ultra	678 FPS	826 FPS
1440p
low	675 FPS	841 FPS
medium	564 FPS	744 FPS
high	515 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	482 FPS	540 FPS
medium	382 FPS	444 FPS
high	338 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	320 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 73F3	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	1146 FPS	938 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	847 FPS
high	873 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	758 FPS	635 FPS
1440p
low	842 FPS	735 FPS
medium	733 FPS	645 FPS
high	620 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	539 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	608 FPS	534 FPS
medium	542 FPS	477 FPS
high	471 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 73F3 and Xeon W-3345

EPYC 73F3

The EPYC 73F3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 46,103 points. Launch price was $3,521.

Xeon W-3345

The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 73F3 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-3345 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3345 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the EPYC 73F3 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 73F3 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon W-3345 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 73F3 scores 46,103 against the Xeon W-3345's 48,140 — a 4.3% lead for the Xeon W-3345. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 73F3 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345.

Feature	EPYC 73F3	Xeon W-3345
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	24 / 48+50%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+611%	36 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm+-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	46,103	48,140+4%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 73F3 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3345 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (EPYC 73F3) and SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345).

Feature	EPYC 73F3	Xeon W-3345
Socket	SP3	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 73F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	EPYC 73F3	Xeon W-3345
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 73F3 launched at $3521 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3345 debuted at $2499. On MSRP ($3521 vs $2499), the Xeon W-3345 is $1022 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 73F3 delivers 13.1 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3345 — making the Xeon W-3345 the 38.1% better value option.