CPU
GPU
EPYC 4244P
Xeon Gold 5317
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4244P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5317
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4244P | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4244P | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4244P and Xeon Gold 5317
EPYC 4244P
The EPYC 4244P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,164 points. Launch price was $229.
Xeon Gold 5317
The Xeon Gold 5317 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,448 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4244P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5317 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 5317 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5317 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4244P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 4244P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5317 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4244P scores 27,164 against the Xeon Gold 5317's 27,448 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 5317. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4244P vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5317.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+42% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+78% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 27,164 | 27,448+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,244 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,602 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,244 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4244P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5317 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P) / not specified (Xeon Gold 5317). The EPYC 4244P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 5317 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | — |
| Target Use | Entry Server | — |
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