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EPYC 9654 — Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
AMD

EPYC 9654

Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5

96
/ 100
From $11,805
VS
EPYC 9654 wins by 6
Xeon W9-3475X — Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W9-3475X

Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677

90
/ 100
From $3,739
Specdex verdict

EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EPYC 9654 lands at 96 and Xeon W9-3475X at 90. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick EPYC 9654 if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform

Pick Xeon W9-3475X if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

EPYC 9654

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

EPYC 9654 leads on gaming (76 vs 70).

Creators & productivity

EPYC 9654

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

EPYC 9654 leads on multi (96 vs 90).

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Xeon W9-3475X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xeon W9-3475X more score per dollar ($3,739 vs $11,805).

EPYC 9654 96
vs
90 Xeon W9-3475X

Score breakdown

EPYC 9654
96
single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Xeon W9-3475X
90
single 82
multi 90
gaming 70
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

EPYC 9654 versus Xeon W9-3475X — full spec comparison
Spec EPYC 9654 Xeon W9-3475X
Architecture
Zen 4
Sapphire Rapids
Cores
▲ 96
36
Threads
▲ 192
72
Socket
SP5
LGA4677
Release year
2022
2023

EPYC 9654

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

Xeon W9-3475X

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

FAQ: EPYC 9654 vs Xeon W9-3475X

Which is better, EPYC 9654 or Xeon W9-3475X? +

EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is EPYC 9654 worth the price? +

At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.

Is Xeon W9-3475X worth the price? +

At $3,739, Xeon W9-3475X delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in multi.

Does EPYC 9654 or Xeon W9-3475X last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for gaming, EPYC 9654 or Xeon W9-3475X? +

EPYC 9654 — leads on gaming (76 vs 70). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, EPYC 9654 or Xeon W9-3475X? +

EPYC 9654 — leads on multi (96 vs 90). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.