EPYC 9184X vs Xeon W-3175X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9184X

16 Cores32 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2023

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Xeon W-3175X

28 Cores56 Thrd255 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9184X

16 / 32

47,665

+3.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon W-3175X

28 / 56

46,125

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 9184X

2023

Why buy it

✅+3.3% higher PassMark.
✅+1894.8% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 39 MB).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3175X across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
❌25.5% higher power demand at 320W vs 255W.

Xeon W-3175X

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,929 less on MSRP ($2,999 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Draws 255W instead of 320W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (46,125 vs 47,665).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (39 MB vs 768 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while EPYC 9184X moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9184X

2023

Xeon W-3175X

2018

Why buy it

✅+3.3% higher PassMark.
✅+1894.8% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 39 MB).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,929 less on MSRP ($2,999 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Draws 255W instead of 320W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3175X across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
❌25.5% higher power demand at 320W vs 255W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (46,125 vs 47,665).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (39 MB vs 768 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while EPYC 9184X moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3175X better than EPYC 9184X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon W-3175X is ahead with a 20.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9184X pulls ahead with 3.3% better PassMark. EPYC 9184X also has the bigger cache pool with 1894.8% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 39 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9184X is the better fit. You are getting 3.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1894.8% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 39 MB).

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

Xeon W-3175X is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-3175X is $1,929 cheaper on MSRP at $2,999 MSRP versus $4,928 MSRP, and it gives you a 20.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9184X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 3.3% better PassMark. It is also 59.0% better value on MSRP (15.4 vs 9.7 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 9184X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2018), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, 1894.8% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 39 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 28/56. 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 9184X Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3175X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	169 FPS	195 FPS
medium	138 FPS	157 FPS
high	118 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	160 FPS
medium	119 FPS	125 FPS
high	96 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	73 FPS
medium	59 FPS	60 FPS
high	47 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 9184X	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	576 FPS	443 FPS
medium	504 FPS	387 FPS
high	409 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	484 FPS	382 FPS
medium	431 FPS	336 FPS
high	360 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	298 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	300 FPS	238 FPS
medium	271 FPS	211 FPS
high	244 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	154 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	746 FPS	1018 FPS
medium	632 FPS	908 FPS
high	575 FPS	877 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	790 FPS
1440p
low	557 FPS	734 FPS
medium	470 FPS	634 FPS
high	420 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	538 FPS
4K
low	402 FPS	469 FPS
medium	321 FPS	369 FPS
high	284 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	958 FPS	938 FPS
medium	867 FPS	850 FPS
high	738 FPS	735 FPS
ultra	653 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	754 FPS	743 FPS
medium	657 FPS	650 FPS
high	556 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	481 FPS	479 FPS
4K
low	534 FPS	536 FPS
medium	477 FPS	476 FPS
high	420 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	363 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9184X and Xeon W-3175X

EPYC 9184X

The EPYC 9184X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,665 points. Launch price was $4,928.

Xeon W-3175X

The Xeon W-3175X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 255 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 46,125 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9184X packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-3175X offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon W-3175X has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the EPYC 9184X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon W-3175X — a 10% clock advantage for the EPYC 9184X (base: 3.55 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The EPYC 9184X uses the Genoa-X (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon W-3175X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9184X scores 47,665 against the Xeon W-3175X's 46,125 — a 3.3% lead for the EPYC 9184X. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9184X vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3175X.

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3175X
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	28 / 56+75%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+11%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.55 GHz+15%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+1895%	38.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Genoa-X (2023)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	47,665+3%	46,125
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,350
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,467
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	17,358

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9184X uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3175X uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9184X versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-3175X — the EPYC 9184X supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9184X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 512 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9184X) vs 6 (Xeon W-3175X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9184X) vs 48 (Xeon W-3175X) — the EPYC 9184X offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9184X) and Intel C621 (Xeon W-3175X).

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3175X
Socket	SP5	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+119900%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	6144	512 GB+8738033%
RAM Channels	12+100%	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+167%	48

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon W-3175X 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, AMD-V (EPYC 9184X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3175X). Direct competitor: EPYC 9184X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3175X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9184X launched at $4928 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3175X debuted at $2999. On MSRP ($4928 vs $2999), the Xeon W-3175X is $1929 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9184X delivers 9.7 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3175X — making the Xeon W-3175X the 45.6% better value option.