EPYC 7J13 vs Xeon w9-3495X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7J13

64 Cores128 Thrd280 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

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Xeon w9-3495X

56 Cores112 Thrd350 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7J13

64 / 128

84,786

0.0%

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon w9-3495X

56 / 112

90,441

+6.7%

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 7J13

2021

Why buy it

✅+143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W 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 w9-3495X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (84,786 vs 90,441).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon w9-3495X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +35.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,001 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 256 MB).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

EPYC 7J13

2021

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅+143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +35.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,001 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3495X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (84,786 vs 90,441).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon w9-3495X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 256 MB).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3495X better than EPYC 7J13?

Yes. Xeon w9-3495X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 35.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 6.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon w9-3495X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 35.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w9-3495X is the better fit. You are getting 6.7% better PassMark, backed by 56 cores and 112 threads.

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

Xeon w9-3495X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w9-3495X is $2,001 cheaper on MSRP at $5,889 MSRP versus $7,890 MSRP, and it gives you a 35.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 42.9% better value on MSRP (15.4 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), 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 w9-3495X 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, more multi-core headroom with 56 cores / 112 threads instead of 64/128, 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 7J13 Benchmark Check

Xeon w9-3495X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	190 FPS	316 FPS
medium	155 FPS	306 FPS
high	123 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	274 FPS
medium	123 FPS	237 FPS
high	94 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	186 FPS
medium	60 FPS	159 FPS
high	46 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	422 FPS	384 FPS
medium	371 FPS	332 FPS
high	301 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	347 FPS	308 FPS
medium	313 FPS	273 FPS
high	261 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	181 FPS
medium	196 FPS	162 FPS
high	164 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	836 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	696 FPS	1086 FPS
high	649 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	500 FPS	913 FPS
high	458 FPS	839 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	605 FPS
medium	335 FPS	521 FPS
high	300 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	977 FPS	1141 FPS
medium	886 FPS	1015 FPS
high	762 FPS	896 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	746 FPS	924 FPS
medium	649 FPS	809 FPS
high	555 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	477 FPS	625 FPS
4K
low	532 FPS	675 FPS
medium	473 FPS	602 FPS
high	415 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7J13 and Xeon w9-3495X

EPYC 7J13

The EPYC 7J13 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2021-03-01. It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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. Passmark benchmark score: 84,786 points. Launch price was $6,000.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7J13 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon w9-3495X offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the EPYC 7J13 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7J13 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 2.55 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The EPYC 7J13 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7J13 scores 84,786 against the Xeon w9-3495X's 90,441 — a 6.5% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7J13 vs 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Xeon w9-3495X
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+14%	56 / 112
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+37%
Base Clock	2.55 GHz+34%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+144%	105 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	84,786	90,441+7%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	72,560
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,136
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,600

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7J13 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7J13 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w9-3495X — the EPYC 7J13 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 7J13) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) — the EPYC 7J13 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7J13) and W790 (Xeon w9-3495X).

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Xeon w9-3495X
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 w9-3495X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7J13) vs true (Xeon w9-3495X). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7J13 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Xeon w9-3495X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV	true
Target Use	—	Ultimate Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7J13 launched at $7890 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3495X debuted at $5889. On MSRP ($7890 vs $5889), the Xeon w9-3495X is $2001 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7J13 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3495X — making the Xeon w9-3495X the 35.3% better value option.