EPYC 9754 vs Xeon w9-3595X

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9754

128 Cores256 Thrd360 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2023

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Xeon w9-3595X

60 Cores120 Thrd385 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9754

128 / 256

98,450

+0.9%

Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Xeon w9-3595X

60 / 120

97,534

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 9754

2023

Why buy it

✅+127.6% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 113 MB).
✅Draws 360W instead of 385W, a 25W 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 w9-3595X across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (104,584 vs 130,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.3 vs 16.6 PassMark/$ ($11,900 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).

Xeon w9-3595X

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.3% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,011 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 8.3 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (113 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 9754

2023

Xeon w9-3595X

2024

Why buy it

✅+127.6% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 113 MB).
✅Draws 360W instead of 385W, a 25W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.3% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,011 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 8.3 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $11,900 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3595X across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (104,584 vs 130,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.3 vs 16.6 PassMark/$ ($11,900 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (113 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3595X better than EPYC 9754?

Yes. Xeon w9-3595X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 26.3% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data, 24.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 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 w9-3595X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 26.3% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w9-3595X is the better fit. You are getting 24.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 60 cores and 120 threads.

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

Xeon w9-3595X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w9-3595X is $6,011 cheaper on MSRP at $5,889 MSRP versus $11,900 MSRP, and it gives you a 26.3% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.2% better value on MSRP (16.6 vs 8.3 PassMark/$), 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 w9-3595X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023), more multi-core headroom with 60 cores / 120 threads instead of 128/256, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 9754 Benchmark Check

Xeon w9-3595X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9754	Xeon w9-3595X
1080p
low	163 FPS	316 FPS
medium	134 FPS	306 FPS
high	113 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	274 FPS
medium	114 FPS	237 FPS
high	90 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	186 FPS
medium	58 FPS	159 FPS
high	45 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9754	Xeon w9-3595X
1080p
low	238 FPS	384 FPS
medium	211 FPS	332 FPS
high	174 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	308 FPS
medium	177 FPS	273 FPS
high	151 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	181 FPS
medium	112 FPS	162 FPS
high	97 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9754	Xeon w9-3595X
1080p
low	650 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	541 FPS	1086 FPS
high	481 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	418 FPS	913 FPS
high	365 FPS	840 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	605 FPS
medium	289 FPS	521 FPS
high	246 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9754	Xeon w9-3595X
1080p
low	876 FPS	1147 FPS
medium	793 FPS	1015 FPS
high	682 FPS	901 FPS
ultra	592 FPS	802 FPS
1440p
low	695 FPS	930 FPS
medium	602 FPS	813 FPS
high	515 FPS	716 FPS
ultra	435 FPS	629 FPS
4K
low	495 FPS	679 FPS
medium	441 FPS	606 FPS
high	387 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9754 and Xeon w9-3595X

EPYC 9754

The EPYC 9754 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 98,450 points. Launch price was $11,900.

Xeon w9-3595X

The Xeon w9-3595X 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 60 cores and 120 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 112.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 385 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 97,534 points. Launch price was $5,889.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9754 packs 128 cores / 256 threads, while the Xeon w9-3595X offers 60 cores / 120 threads — the EPYC 9754 has 68 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 9754 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3595X — a 43% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X (base: 2.25 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 9754 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon w9-3595X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9754 scores 98,450 against the Xeon w9-3595X's 97,534 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 9754. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 104,584 vs 130,000 (21.7% advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,634 vs 2,300, a 33.9% lead for the Xeon w9-3595X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,825 vs 17,118 (1.7% advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9754 vs 112.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3595X.

Feature	EPYC 9754	Xeon w9-3595X
Cores / Threads	128 / 256+113%	60 / 120
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.8 GHz+55%
Base Clock	2.25 GHz+13%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+128%	112.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Bergamo (2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	98,450	97,534
Cinebench R23 Multi	104,584	130,000+24%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,634	2,300+41%
Geekbench 6 Multi	16,825	17,118+2%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9754 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w9-3595X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3595X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9754) vs 8 (Xeon w9-3595X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9754) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3595X) — the EPYC 9754 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9754) and W790 (Xeon w9-3595X).

Feature	EPYC 9754	Xeon w9-3595X
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 9754) vs true (Xeon w9-3595X). Primary use case: EPYC 9754 targets Data Center / Cloud Native, Xeon w9-3595X targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9754 rivals Xeon 6780E; Xeon w9-3595X rivals Threadripper PRO 7985WX.

Feature	EPYC 9754	Xeon w9-3595X
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / Cloud Native	High-end Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9754 launched at $11900 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3595X debuted at $5889. On MSRP ($11900 vs $5889), the Xeon w9-3595X is $6011 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9754 delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 16.6 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3595X — making the Xeon w9-3595X the 66.8% better value option.