EPYC 7552 vs Xeon w7-2495X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7552

48 Cores96 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2019

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Xeon w7-2495X

24 Cores48 Thrd225 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7552

48 / 96

57,414

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen 7 9700X

Ryzen 9 5900XT

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon w7-2495X

24 / 48

57,133

0.0%

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 7552

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Draws 200W instead of 225W, a 25W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2495X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.3 vs 26.1 PassMark/$ ($4,025 MSRP vs $2,189 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon w7-2495X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon w7-2495X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,836 less on MSRP ($2,189 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Delivers 83.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($2,189 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (57,133 vs 57,414).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 192 MB).

EPYC 7552

2019

Xeon w7-2495X

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Draws 200W instead of 225W, a 25W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,836 less on MSRP ($2,189 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Delivers 83.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($2,189 MSRP vs $4,025 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2495X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.3 vs 26.1 PassMark/$ ($4,025 MSRP vs $2,189 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon w7-2495X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (57,133 vs 57,414).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 192 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w7-2495X better than EPYC 7552?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon w7-2495X is ahead with a 34.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7552 pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark. EPYC 7552 also has the bigger cache pool with 326.7% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 45 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7552 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 326.7% larger total L3 cache (192 MB vs 45 MB).

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

Xeon w7-2495X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w7-2495X is $1,836 cheaper on MSRP at $2,189 MSRP versus $4,025 MSRP, and it gives you a 34.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7552 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.5% better PassMark. It is also 83.0% better value on MSRP (26.1 vs 14.3 PassMark/$), 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 w7-2495X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of SP3, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7552 Benchmark Check

Xeon w7-2495X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7552	Xeon w7-2495X
1080p
low	181 FPS	334 FPS
medium	158 FPS	309 FPS
high	123 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	285 FPS
medium	128 FPS	234 FPS
high	96 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	196 FPS
medium	63 FPS	160 FPS
high	48 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7552	Xeon w7-2495X
1080p
low	236 FPS	683 FPS
medium	211 FPS	580 FPS
high	175 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	194 FPS	554 FPS
medium	177 FPS	484 FPS
high	152 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	327 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	327 FPS
medium	112 FPS	287 FPS
high	98 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	231 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7552	Xeon w7-2495X
1080p
low	587 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	492 FPS	1237 FPS
high	437 FPS	1129 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	492 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	419 FPS	950 FPS
high	374 FPS	854 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	650 FPS
medium	298 FPS	553 FPS
high	265 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	421 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7552	Xeon w7-2495X
1080p
low	890 FPS	1245 FPS
medium	809 FPS	1015 FPS
high	694 FPS	951 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	826 FPS
1440p
low	705 FPS	966 FPS
medium	615 FPS	837 FPS
high	525 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	627 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	714 FPS
medium	448 FPS	619 FPS
high	394 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	340 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7552 and Xeon w7-2495X

EPYC 7552

The EPYC 7552 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 57,414 points. Launch price was $4,025.

Xeon w7-2495X

The Xeon w7-2495X 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 57,133 points. Launch price was $2,189.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7552 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon w7-2495X offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7552 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7552 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-2495X — a 37% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-2495X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 7552 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon w7-2495X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7552 scores 57,414 against the Xeon w7-2495X's 57,133 — a 0.5% lead for the EPYC 7552. L3 cache: 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7552 vs 45 MB on the Xeon w7-2495X.

Feature	EPYC 7552	Xeon w7-2495X
Cores / Threads	48 / 96+100%	24 / 48
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.8 GHz+45%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	192 MB (total)+327%	45 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	57,414	57,133
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	35,362
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,394
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	16,891

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7552 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w7-2495X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7552 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w7-2495X — the EPYC 7552 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7552 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7552) vs 4 (Xeon w7-2495X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7552) vs 64 (Xeon w7-2495X) — the EPYC 7552 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7552) and W790 (Xeon w7-2495X).

Feature	EPYC 7552	Xeon w7-2495X
Socket	SP3	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200+63900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	4096	2048 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	8+100%	4
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w7-2495X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon w7-2495X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon w7-2495X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7552 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon w7-2495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	EPYC 7552	Xeon w7-2495X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7552 launched at $4025 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-2495X debuted at $2189. On MSRP ($4025 vs $2189), the Xeon w7-2495X is $1836 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7552 delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 26.1 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-2495X — making the Xeon w7-2495X the 58.6% better value option.