EPYC 4344P vs Xeon D-2799
EPYC 4344P
Xeon D-2799
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4344P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2799
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4344P | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4344P | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 4344P and Xeon D-2799
EPYC 4344P
The EPYC 4344P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 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: 33,821 points. Launch price was $329.
Xeon D-2799
The Xeon D-2799 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 129 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 33,792 points. Launch price was $1,972.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4344P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2799 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2799 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the EPYC 4344P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon D-2799 — a 43.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4344P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4344P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon D-2799 uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4344P scores 33,821 against the Xeon D-2799's 33,792 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 4344P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,500 vs 20,000 (2.5% advantage for the Xeon D-2799). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,959, a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 4344P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,896 vs 1,895 (0.1% advantage for the EPYC 4344P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4344P vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2799.
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 20 / 40+150% |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+56% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+7% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 33,821 | 33,792 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,500 | 20,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | 1,959 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,896 | 1,895 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4344P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2799 uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4344P versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon D-2799 — the EPYC 4344P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon D-2799 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4344P) vs 4 (Xeon D-2799). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4344P) vs 32 (Xeon D-2799) — the Xeon D-2799 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4344P) and Ice Lake-D (Xeon D-2799).
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 1024 GB+433% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 32+14% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4344P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon D-2799). The EPYC 4344P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon D-2799 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4344P targets Entry Server, Xeon D-2799 targets Edge Server / Networking. Direct competitor: EPYC 4344P rivals Xeon E-2468; Xeon D-2799 rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Entry Server | Edge Server / Networking |
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