EPYC 4364P vs Xeon Gold 6238R
EPYC 4364P
Xeon Gold 6238R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4364P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4364P | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($334) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4364P | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+670%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($334) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612) |
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 4364P and Xeon Gold 6238R
EPYC 4364P
The EPYC 4364P 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 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $399.
Xeon Gold 6238R
The Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 34,751 points. Launch price was $2,612.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4364P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4364P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R — a 29.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4364P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 4364P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4364P scores 34,215 against the Xeon Gold 6238R's 34,751 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238R. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,594 vs 21,433 (31.5% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4364P vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R.
| Feature | EPYC 4364P | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 28 / 56+250% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+35% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.5 GHz+105% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 38.5 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 28 MB+2700% |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 34,215 | 34,751+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,085 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,594 | 21,433+37% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4364P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4364P versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R — the EPYC 4364P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4364P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 197.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4364P) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4364P) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4364P) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R).
| Feature | EPYC 4364P | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 1 TB+433% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 48+71% |
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 4364P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6238R). The EPYC 4364P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6238R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4364P targets Entry Server, Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4364P rivals Xeon E-2488; Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R.
| Feature | EPYC 4364P | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4364P launched at $399 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6238R debuted at $2612.
| Feature | EPYC 4364P | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-85% | $2612 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $334 | — |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2020 |
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