EPYC 9454 vs Xeon w9-3495X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9454

48 Cores96 Thrd290 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

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Xeon w9-3495X

56 Cores112 Thrd350 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9454

48 / 96

87,961

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon w9-3495X

56 / 112

90,441

+2.8%

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 9454

2022

Why buy it

✅+143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Costs $664 less on MSRP ($5,225 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).
✅Delivers 9.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).
✅Draws 290W instead of 350W, a 60W 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 w9-3495X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (87,961 vs 90,441).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +43.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.4 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
❌20.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 290W.

EPYC 9454

2022

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅+143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Costs $664 less on MSRP ($5,225 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).
✅Delivers 9.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).
✅Draws 290W instead of 350W, a 60W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +43.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3495X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (87,961 vs 90,441).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.4 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
❌20.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 290W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3495X better than EPYC 9454?

Yes. Xeon w9-3495X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 43.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.8% 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 w9-3495X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 43.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w9-3495X is the better fit. You are getting 2.8% better PassMark, backed by 56 cores and 112 threads.

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

Xeon w9-3495X is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9454 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon w9-3495X is 12.7% more expensive on MSRP at $5,889 MSRP versus $5,225 MSRP, and it gives you a 43.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9454 is also 9.6% better value on MSRP (16.8 vs 15.4 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon w9-3495X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), more multi-core headroom with 56 cores / 112 threads instead of 48/96, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 9454 Benchmark Check

Xeon w9-3495X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	171 FPS	316 FPS
medium	142 FPS	306 FPS
high	122 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	149 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	60 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 9454	Xeon w9-3495X
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 9454	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	672 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	561 FPS	1086 FPS
high	522 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	426 FPS	913 FPS
high	390 FPS	839 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	605 FPS
medium	294 FPS	521 FPS
high	263 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	902 FPS	1141 FPS
medium	822 FPS	1015 FPS
high	708 FPS	896 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	924 FPS
medium	631 FPS	809 FPS
high	540 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	625 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	675 FPS
medium	464 FPS	602 FPS
high	407 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9454 and Xeon w9-3495X

EPYC 9454

The EPYC 9454 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.

Xeon w9-3495X

The Xeon w9-3495X 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 90,441 points. Launch price was $5,889.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9454 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon w9-3495X offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon w9-3495X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 2.75 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The EPYC 9454 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the Xeon w9-3495X's 90,441 — a 2.8% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454 vs 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon w9-3495X
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	56 / 112+17%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.8 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2.75 GHz+45%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+144%	105 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	87,961	90,441+3%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	72,560
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,136
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,600

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9454 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3495X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454) vs 8 (Xeon w9-3495X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) — the EPYC 9454 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9454) and W790 (Xeon w9-3495X).

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon w9-3495X
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+50%	4096 GB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+14%	112

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454) vs true (Xeon w9-3495X). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center, Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon w9-3495X
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center	Ultimate Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3495X debuted at $5889. On MSRP ($5225 vs $5889), the EPYC 9454 is $664 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 16.8 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3495X — making the EPYC 9454 the 9.2% better value option.