EPYC 9135 vs Xeon w7-3545

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9135

16 Cores32 Thrd200 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2024

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Xeon w7-3545

24 Cores48 Thrd310 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9135

16 / 32

57,808

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon w7-3545

24 / 48

58,453

+1.1%

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 9135

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $825 less on MSRP ($1,214 MSRP vs $2,039 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 47.6 vs 28.7 PassMark/$ ($1,214 MSRP vs $2,039 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 310W, a 110W 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 w7-3545 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (57,808 vs 58,453).

Xeon w7-3545

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 47.6 PassMark/$ ($2,039 MSRP vs $1,214 MSRP).
❌55% higher power demand at 310W vs 200W.

EPYC 9135

2024

Xeon w7-3545

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $825 less on MSRP ($1,214 MSRP vs $2,039 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 47.6 vs 28.7 PassMark/$ ($1,214 MSRP vs $2,039 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 310W, a 110W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-3545 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (57,808 vs 58,453).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 47.6 PassMark/$ ($2,039 MSRP vs $1,214 MSRP).
❌55% higher power demand at 310W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w7-3545 better than EPYC 9135?

Yes. Xeon w7-3545 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 15.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon w7-3545 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w7-3545 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Xeon w7-3545 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9135 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon w7-3545 is 68.0% more expensive on MSRP at $2,039 MSRP versus $1,214 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9135 is also 66.1% better value on MSRP (47.6 vs 28.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

EPYC 9135 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). 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 9135 Benchmark Check

Xeon w7-3545 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9135	Xeon w7-3545
1080p
low	172 FPS	311 FPS
medium	139 FPS	301 FPS
high	119 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	270 FPS
medium	120 FPS	233 FPS
high	99 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	184 FPS
medium	69 FPS	157 FPS
high	55 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	106 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9135	Xeon w7-3545
1080p
low	496 FPS	682 FPS
medium	439 FPS	593 FPS
high	341 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	427 FPS
1440p
low	427 FPS	551 FPS
medium	382 FPS	489 FPS
high	309 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	324 FPS
medium	242 FPS	288 FPS
high	211 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	234 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9135	Xeon w7-3545
1080p
low	729 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	607 FPS	1057 FPS
high	552 FPS	974 FPS
ultra	489 FPS	834 FPS
1440p
low	559 FPS	1001 FPS
medium	463 FPS	888 FPS
high	415 FPS	802 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	407 FPS	600 FPS
medium	325 FPS	517 FPS
high	287 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	397 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9135	Xeon w7-3545
1080p
low	929 FPS	1212 FPS
medium	846 FPS	1015 FPS
high	732 FPS	925 FPS
ultra	660 FPS	809 FPS
1440p
low	735 FPS	980 FPS
medium	652 FPS	845 FPS
high	561 FPS	736 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	635 FPS
4K
low	524 FPS	727 FPS
medium	475 FPS	632 FPS
high	417 FPS	557 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9135 and Xeon w7-3545

EPYC 9135

The EPYC 9135 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.65 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,808 points. Launch price was $1,214.

Xeon w7-3545

The Xeon w7-3545 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 310 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 58,453 points. Launch price was $2,039.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9135 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w7-3545 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon w7-3545 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9135 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3545 — a 11% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-3545 (base: 3.65 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9135 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w7-3545 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9135 scores 57,808 against the Xeon w7-3545's 58,453 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon w7-3545. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9135 vs 67.5 MB on the Xeon w7-3545.

Feature	EPYC 9135	Xeon w7-3545
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	24 / 48+50%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.8 GHz+12%
Base Clock	3.65 GHz+35%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	67.5 MB+5%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	57,808	58,453+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	16,200

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9135 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w7-3545 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6000 on the EPYC 9135 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w7-3545 — the EPYC 9135 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9135 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9135) vs 8 (Xeon w7-3545). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9135) vs 112 (Xeon w7-3545) — the EPYC 9135 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9135) and Intel W790 (Xeon w7-3545).

Feature	EPYC 9135	Xeon w7-3545
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	6000+119900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	6144	4096 GB+69904967%
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+14%	112

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w7-3545 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 9135) vs true (Xeon w7-3545). Direct competitor: EPYC 9135 rivals Xeon Platinum 8558P; Xeon w7-3545 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	EPYC 9135	Xeon w7-3545
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9135 launched at $1214 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-3545 debuted at $2039. On MSRP ($1214 vs $2039), the EPYC 9135 is $825 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9135 delivers 47.6 pts/$ vs 28.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-3545 — making the EPYC 9135 the 49.7% better value option.