EPYC 9334 vs Xeon w7-3555

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9334

32 Cores64 Thrd210 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2022

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Xeon w7-3555

28 Cores56 Thrd325 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9334

32 / 64

65,568

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon w7-3555

28 / 56

67,754

+3.3%

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 9334

2022

Why buy it

✅+70.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 75 MB).
✅Draws 210W instead of 325W, a 115W 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 w7-3555 across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (65,568 vs 67,754).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $2,749 MSRP).

Xeon w7-3555

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.6% higher average FPS across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $241 less on MSRP ($2,749 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 21.9 PassMark/$ ($2,749 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (75 MB vs 128 MB).
❌54.8% higher power demand at 325W vs 210W.

EPYC 9334

2022

Xeon w7-3555

2024

Why buy it

✅+70.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 75 MB).
✅Draws 210W instead of 325W, a 115W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.6% higher average FPS across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $241 less on MSRP ($2,749 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 21.9 PassMark/$ ($2,749 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-3555 across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (65,568 vs 67,754).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $2,749 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (75 MB vs 128 MB).
❌54.8% higher power demand at 325W vs 210W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w7-3555 better than EPYC 9334?

Yes. Xeon w7-3555 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 25.6% average FPS lead across 24 shared CPU game tests in our data, 3.3% 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 w7-3555 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 25.6% more average FPS across 24 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w7-3555 is the better fit. You are getting 3.3% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads.

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

Xeon w7-3555 is the smarter buy today. Xeon w7-3555 is $241 cheaper on MSRP at $2,749 MSRP versus $2,990 MSRP, and it gives you a 25.6% average FPS lead across 24 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 12.4% better value on MSRP (24.6 vs 21.9 PassMark/$), 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 w7-3555 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 28 cores / 56 threads instead of 32/64. 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 9334 Benchmark Check

Xeon w7-3555 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon w7-3555
1080p
low	170 FPS	311 FPS
medium	141 FPS	301 FPS
high	122 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	270 FPS
medium	120 FPS	233 FPS
high	97 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	184 FPS
medium	59 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 9334	Xeon w7-3555
1080p
low	533 FPS	682 FPS
medium	465 FPS	593 FPS
high	373 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	427 FPS
1440p
low	438 FPS	551 FPS
medium	392 FPS	489 FPS
high	323 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	324 FPS
medium	246 FPS	288 FPS
high	216 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	234 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon w7-3555
1080p
low	646 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	538 FPS	1057 FPS
high	501 FPS	974 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	834 FPS
1440p
low	502 FPS	1001 FPS
medium	417 FPS	888 FPS
high	382 FPS	802 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	600 FPS
medium	291 FPS	517 FPS
high	260 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	397 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon w7-3555
1080p
low	856 FPS	1212 FPS
medium	786 FPS	1015 FPS
high	678 FPS	925 FPS
ultra	598 FPS	809 FPS
1440p
low	689 FPS	980 FPS
medium	605 FPS	845 FPS
high	518 FPS	736 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	635 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	727 FPS
medium	445 FPS	632 FPS
high	391 FPS	557 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9334 and Xeon w7-3555

EPYC 9334

The EPYC 9334 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 65,568 points. Launch price was $2,990.

Xeon w7-3555

The Xeon w7-3555 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 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): 325 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 67,754 points. Launch price was $2,339.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9334 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon w7-3555 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the EPYC 9334 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9334 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3555 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-3555 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9334 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon w7-3555 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9334 scores 65,568 against the Xeon w7-3555's 67,754 — a 3.3% lead for the Xeon w7-3555. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 9334 vs 75 MB on the Xeon w7-3555.

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon w7-3555
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+14%	28 / 56
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.8 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)+71%	75 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	65,568	67,754+3%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	17,120

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9334 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w7-3555 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9334 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w7-3555 — the EPYC 9334 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9334 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9334) vs 8 (Xeon w7-3555). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9334) vs 112 (Xeon w7-3555) — the EPYC 9334 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9334) and W790 (Xeon w7-3555).

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon w7-3555
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	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 w7-3555 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 9334) vs true (Xeon w7-3555). Direct competitor: EPYC 9334 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon w7-3555 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon w7-3555
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 9334 launched at $2990 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-3555 debuted at $2749. On MSRP ($2990 vs $2749), the Xeon w7-3555 is $241 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9334 delivers 21.9 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-3555 — making the Xeon w7-3555 the 11.7% better value option.