EPYC 75F3 vs Xeon w7-3465X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 75F3

32 Cores64 Thrd280 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

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Xeon w7-3465X

28 Cores56 Thrd300 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 75F3

32 / 64

64,505

+2.9%

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon w7-3465X

28 / 56

62,663

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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 75F3

2021

Why buy it

✅+2.9% higher PassMark.
✅+241.3% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 75 MB).
✅Draws 280W instead of 300W, a 20W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-3465X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.0 vs 21.7 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $2,889 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon w7-3465X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon w7-3465X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,494 less on MSRP ($2,889 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 81.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.7 vs 12.0 PassMark/$ ($2,889 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (62,663 vs 64,505).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (75 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 75F3

2021

Xeon w7-3465X

2023

Why buy it

✅+2.9% higher PassMark.
✅+241.3% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 75 MB).
✅Draws 280W instead of 300W, a 20W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,494 less on MSRP ($2,889 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 81.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.7 vs 12.0 PassMark/$ ($2,889 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-3465X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.0 vs 21.7 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $2,889 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon w7-3465X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (62,663 vs 64,505).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (75 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w7-3465X better than EPYC 75F3?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon w7-3465X is ahead with a 34.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 75F3 pulls ahead with 2.9% better PassMark. EPYC 75F3 also has the bigger cache pool with 241.3% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 75 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 75F3 is the better fit. You are getting 2.9% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 241.3% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 75 MB).

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

Xeon w7-3465X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w7-3465X is $2,494 cheaper on MSRP at $2,889 MSRP versus $5,383 MSRP, and it gives you a 34.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 75F3 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 2.9% better PassMark. It is also 81.0% better value on MSRP (21.7 vs 12.0 PassMark/$), 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 w7-3465X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), 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 75F3 Benchmark Check

Xeon w7-3465X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 75F3	Xeon w7-3465X
1080p
low	198 FPS	311 FPS
medium	161 FPS	301 FPS
high	130 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	270 FPS
medium	126 FPS	233 FPS
high	98 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	184 FPS
medium	61 FPS	157 FPS
high	47 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	106 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 75F3	Xeon w7-3465X
1080p
low	507 FPS	682 FPS
medium	443 FPS	593 FPS
high	354 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	427 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	551 FPS
medium	373 FPS	489 FPS
high	308 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	257 FPS	324 FPS
medium	234 FPS	288 FPS
high	205 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	234 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 75F3	Xeon w7-3465X
1080p
low	948 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	792 FPS	1057 FPS
high	734 FPS	974 FPS
ultra	657 FPS	834 FPS
1440p
low	661 FPS	1001 FPS
medium	552 FPS	888 FPS
high	503 FPS	802 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	472 FPS	600 FPS
medium	374 FPS	517 FPS
high	330 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	397 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 75F3	Xeon w7-3465X
1080p
low	1006 FPS	1294 FPS
medium	908 FPS	1015 FPS
high	782 FPS	985 FPS
ultra	679 FPS	851 FPS
1440p
low	770 FPS	1048 FPS
medium	671 FPS	909 FPS
high	575 FPS	784 FPS
ultra	500 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	556 FPS	780 FPS
medium	495 FPS	681 FPS
high	435 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 75F3 and Xeon w7-3465X

EPYC 75F3

The EPYC 75F3 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.95 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): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 64,505 points. Launch price was $4,860.

Xeon w7-3465X

The Xeon w7-3465X 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 75 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,663 points. Launch price was $2,889.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 75F3 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon w7-3465X offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the EPYC 75F3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the EPYC 75F3 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3465X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-3465X (base: 2.95 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 75F3 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon w7-3465X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 75F3 scores 64,505 against the Xeon w7-3465X's 62,663 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 75F3. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 75F3 vs 75 MB on the Xeon w7-3465X.

Feature	EPYC 75F3	Xeon w7-3465X
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+14%	28 / 56
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.8 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.95 GHz+18%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+241%	75 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm+	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	64,505+3%	62,663
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,959
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	16,351

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 75F3 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w7-3465X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 75F3 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w7-3465X — the EPYC 75F3 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 75F3) vs 112 (Xeon w7-3465X) — the EPYC 75F3 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 75F3) and Intel W790 (Xeon w7-3465X).

Feature	EPYC 75F3	Xeon w7-3465X
Socket	SP3	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200+63900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+14%	112

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w7-3465X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon w7-3465X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 75F3) vs true (Xeon w7-3465X). Direct competitor: EPYC 75F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon w7-3465X rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	EPYC 75F3	Xeon w7-3465X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 75F3 launched at $5383 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-3465X debuted at $2889. On MSRP ($5383 vs $2889), the Xeon w7-3465X is $2494 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 75F3 delivers 12.0 pts/$ vs 21.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-3465X — making the Xeon w7-3465X the 57.7% better value option.