EPYC 8324P vs Xeon Gold 6423N
EPYC 8324P
Xeon Gold 6423N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6423N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Gold 6423N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) | ✅ More affordable ($2,161) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Gold 6423N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) | ✅ More affordable ($2,161) |
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 8324P and Xeon Gold 6423N
EPYC 8324P
The EPYC 8324P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.65 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,127 points. Launch price was $1,895.
Xeon Gold 6423N
The Xeon Gold 6423N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2023-07-01. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 195 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 57,434 points. Launch price was $2,161.
Processing Power
The EPYC 8324P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6423N offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the EPYC 8324P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6423N — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6423N (base: 2.65 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 8324P is built on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 8324P scores 57,127 against the Xeon Gold 6423N's 57,434 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6423N. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324P vs 52.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6423N.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Gold 6423N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+14% | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.65 GHz+32% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+144% | 52.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 57,127 | 57,434 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8324P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6423N uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6423N supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8324P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6423N). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8324P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6423N) — the EPYC 8324P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8324P) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6423N).
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Gold 6423N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 8324P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y; Xeon Gold 6423N rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Gold 6423N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 8324P launched at $1895 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6423N debuted at $2161. At current prices ($3598 vs $2161), the Xeon Gold 6423N is $1437 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8324P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 26.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6423N — making the Xeon Gold 6423N the 50.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Gold 6423N |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1895-12% | $2161 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3598 | $2161-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 26.6+67% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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