EPYC 9184X vs Xeon W-3345

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9184X

16 Cores32 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2023

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Xeon W-3345

24 Cores48 Thrd250 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9184X

16 / 32

47,665

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon W-3345

24 / 48

48,140

+1.0%

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

✅+2033.3% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 36 MB).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (47,665 vs 48,140).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,429 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Delivers 99.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 768 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while EPYC 9184X moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9184X

2023

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅+2033.3% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 36 MB).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,429 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Delivers 99.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (47,665 vs 48,140).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 768 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while EPYC 9184X moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3345 better than EPYC 9184X?

Yes. Xeon W-3345 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 26.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon W-3345 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 26.3% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3345 is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Xeon W-3345 is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-3345 is $2,429 cheaper on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $4,928 MSRP, and it gives you a 26.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 99.2% better value on MSRP (19.3 vs 9.7 PassMark/$), 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 2021), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189, and 2033.3% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 36 MB). 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-3345 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	169 FPS	194 FPS
medium	138 FPS	155 FPS
high	118 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	159 FPS
medium	119 FPS	124 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-3345
1080p
low	576 FPS	497 FPS
medium	504 FPS	431 FPS
high	409 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	484 FPS	425 FPS
medium	431 FPS	376 FPS
high	360 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	298 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	300 FPS	264 FPS
medium	271 FPS	237 FPS
high	244 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	746 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	632 FPS	973 FPS
high	575 FPS	914 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	826 FPS
1440p
low	557 FPS	841 FPS
medium	470 FPS	744 FPS
high	420 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	402 FPS	540 FPS
medium	321 FPS	444 FPS
high	284 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	320 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	958 FPS	938 FPS
medium	867 FPS	847 FPS
high	738 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	653 FPS	635 FPS
1440p
low	754 FPS	735 FPS
medium	657 FPS	645 FPS
high	556 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	481 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	534 FPS	534 FPS
medium	477 FPS	477 FPS
high	420 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9184X and Xeon W-3345

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-3345

The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9184X packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-3345 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3345 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the EPYC 9184X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 9184X (base: 3.55 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 9184X uses the Genoa-X (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon W-3345 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9184X scores 47,665 against the Xeon W-3345's 48,140 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-3345. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9184X vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345.

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3345
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	24 / 48+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.55 GHz+18%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+2033%	36 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Genoa-X (2023)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	47,665	48,140

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9184X uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3345 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9184X versus 3200 on the Xeon W-3345 — the EPYC 9184X supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9184X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9184X) vs 8 (Xeon W-3345). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9184X) and SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345).

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3345
Socket	SP5	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+50%	3200
Max RAM Capacity	6144+50%	4096
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. 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-3345). Direct competitor: EPYC 9184X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon W-3345
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
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-3345 debuted at $2499. On MSRP ($4928 vs $2499), the Xeon W-3345 is $2429 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9184X delivers 9.7 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3345 — making the Xeon W-3345 the 66.3% better value option.