EPYC 7402 vs Xeon Gold 6444Y
EPYC 7402
Xeon Gold 6444Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7402
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6444Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,285) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+55%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,285) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
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 7402 and Xeon Gold 6444Y
EPYC 7402
The EPYC 7402 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 46,012 points. Launch price was $1,783.
Xeon Gold 6444Y
The Xeon Gold 6444Y 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 47,176 points. Launch price was $1,517.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7402 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7402 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6444Y (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7402 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7402 scores 46,012 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 2.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6444Y. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7402 vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz | 4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 45 MB+41% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 46,012 | 47,176+3% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 28,546 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,299 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,622 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7402 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7402 versus 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7402) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the EPYC 7402 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7402) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 5600+139900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7402) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6444Y). Primary use case: EPYC 7402 targets Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7402 rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7402 launched at $1783 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1783-51% | $3622 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2285 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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