EPYC 9334 vs Xeon w9-3475X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9334

32 Cores64 Thrd210 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2022

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Xeon w9-3475X

36 Cores72 Thrd300 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9334

32 / 64

65,568

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon w9-3475X

36 / 72

65,077

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 9334

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+55.2% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 83 MB).
✅Costs $749 less on MSRP ($2,990 MSRP vs $3,739 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.9 vs 17.4 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $3,739 MSRP).
✅Draws 210W instead of 300W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3475X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon w9-3475X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +52.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (65,077 vs 65,568).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (83 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 17.4 vs 21.9 PassMark/$ ($3,739 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 210W.

EPYC 9334

2022

Xeon w9-3475X

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+55.2% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 83 MB).
✅Costs $749 less on MSRP ($2,990 MSRP vs $3,739 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.9 vs 17.4 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $3,739 MSRP).
✅Draws 210W instead of 300W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +52.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3475X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (65,077 vs 65,568).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (83 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 17.4 vs 21.9 PassMark/$ ($3,739 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 210W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9334 better than Xeon w9-3475X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon w9-3475X is ahead with a 52.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9334 pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark. EPYC 9334 also has the bigger cache pool with 55.2% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 83 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9334 is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 55.2% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 83 MB).

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

EPYC 9334 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9334 is $749 cheaper on MSRP at $2,990 MSRP versus $3,739 MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon w9-3475X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 52.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 26.0% better value on MSRP (21.9 vs 17.4 PassMark/$), 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 w9-3475X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 w9-3475X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon w9-3475X
1080p
low	170 FPS	316 FPS
medium	141 FPS	306 FPS
high	122 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	274 FPS
medium	120 FPS	237 FPS
high	97 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	186 FPS
medium	59 FPS	159 FPS
high	47 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon w9-3475X
1080p
low	533 FPS	384 FPS
medium	465 FPS	332 FPS
high	373 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	438 FPS	308 FPS
medium	392 FPS	273 FPS
high	323 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	181 FPS
medium	246 FPS	162 FPS
high	216 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon w9-3475X
1080p
low	646 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	538 FPS	1086 FPS
high	501 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	502 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	417 FPS	913 FPS
high	382 FPS	839 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	605 FPS
medium	291 FPS	521 FPS
high	260 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9334	Xeon w9-3475X
1080p
low	856 FPS	1304 FPS
medium	786 FPS	1015 FPS
high	678 FPS	1002 FPS
ultra	598 FPS	866 FPS
1440p
low	689 FPS	1061 FPS
medium	605 FPS	918 FPS
high	518 FPS	800 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	784 FPS
medium	445 FPS	685 FPS
high	391 FPS	583 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 w9-3475X

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 w9-3475X

The Xeon w9-3475X 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 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 82.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 65,077 points. Launch price was $3,739.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9334 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon w9-3475X offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon w9-3475X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9334 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3475X — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3475X (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 9334 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon w9-3475X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9334 scores 65,568 against the Xeon w9-3475X's 65,077 — a 0.8% lead for the EPYC 9334. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 9334 vs 82.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3475X.

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon w9-3475X
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	36 / 72+13%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.8 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+23%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)+55%	82.5 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	65,077
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,814
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	44,869

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9334 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w9-3475X 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 w9-3475X — 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 w9-3475X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9334) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3475X) — the EPYC 9334 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9334) and W790 (Xeon w9-3475X).

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon w9-3475X
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 w9-3475X 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 w9-3475X). Direct competitor: EPYC 9334 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon w9-3475X rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	EPYC 9334	Xeon w9-3475X
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 w9-3475X debuted at $3739. On MSRP ($2990 vs $3739), the EPYC 9334 is $749 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9334 delivers 21.9 pts/$ vs 17.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3475X — making the EPYC 9334 the 23% better value option.