EPYC 4564P vs Xeon Gold 6438Y+
EPYC 4564P
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4564P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4564P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4564P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+280%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
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 4564P and Xeon Gold 6438Y+
EPYC 4564P
The EPYC 4564P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 64,387 points. Launch price was $699.
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,660 points. Launch price was $3,141.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4564P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4564P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ — a 35.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4564P (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 4564P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4564P scores 64,387 against the Xeon Gold 6438Y+'s 62,660 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 4564P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4564P vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+.
| Feature | EPYC 4564P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+43% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.5 GHz+125% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+7% | 60 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 64,387+3% | 62,660 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 38,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,975 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,581 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4564P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4564P versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4564P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4564P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650 (EPYC 4564P) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+).
| Feature | EPYC 4564P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+4915100% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 80+186% |
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 4564P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6438Y+). The EPYC 4564P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4564P targets High-end Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4564P rivals Ryzen 9 7950X; Xeon Gold 6438Y+ rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | EPYC 4564P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Server / Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4564P launched at $1517 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ debuted at $2607. At current prices ($1517 vs $389), the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is $1128 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4564P delivers 42.4 pts/$ vs 161.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ — making the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ the 116.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4564P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1517-42% | $2607 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1517 | $389-74% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.4 | 161.1+280% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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