EPYC 8224P vs Xeon Gold 5418Y
EPYC 8224P
Xeon Gold 5418Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8224P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5418Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8224P | Xeon Gold 5418Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,048) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,483) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8224P | Xeon Gold 5418Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,048) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,483) |
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 8224P and Xeon Gold 5418Y
EPYC 8224P
The EPYC 8224P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,421 points. Launch price was $855.
Xeon Gold 5418Y
The Xeon Gold 5418Y 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 45,660 points. Launch price was $1,493.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 8224P and Xeon Gold 5418Y share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8224P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5418Y — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5418Y (base: 2.55 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 8224P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5418Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8224P scores 45,421 against the Xeon Gold 5418Y's 45,660 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 5418Y. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8224P vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 5418Y.
| Feature | EPYC 8224P | Xeon Gold 5418Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.55 GHz+27% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+42% | 45 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 45,421 | 45,660 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8224P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5418Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 5418Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8224P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 5418Y). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8224P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 5418Y) — the EPYC 8224P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8224P) and C741 (Xeon Gold 5418Y).
| Feature | EPYC 8224P | Xeon Gold 5418Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1152 | 4096+256% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96+20% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 8224P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5418Y). Direct competitor: EPYC 8224P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y; Xeon Gold 5418Y rivals EPYC 9334.
| Feature | EPYC 8224P | Xeon Gold 5418Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 8224P launched at $855 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5418Y debuted at $1483.
| Feature | EPYC 8224P | Xeon Gold 5418Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $855-42% | $1483 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1048 | — |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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