Intel Xeon W-3175X vs AMD EPYC 7742

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Xeon W-3175X or Intel Xeon W-3175X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3175X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7742 features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7742, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3175X Name AMD EPYC 7742
Intel Xeon W Family AMD EPYC
6 Generation 2
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group AMD EPYC 7002
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3175X has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3175X is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7742 has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7742 is 2.25 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.25 GHz
56 Threads 128
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
28 CPU Cores 64
28x Cores 64x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3175X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7742 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6 Memory channels 8
512.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 225 W watts.
85 °C Tjunction max --
255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3175X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7742 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Skylake W Architecture Rome (Zen 2)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 3647 Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2999 $ Release price 9000 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
38.5 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz
65631
65631
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
37183
37183

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz
37515
37515
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
23465
23465

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz
20644
20644
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
12975
12975

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
17358
17358
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz
13647
13647

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1546
1546
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz
1278
1278

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1153
1153
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz
1050
1050

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
417
417
AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz
398
398