EPYC 8324PN
VS
U300

EPYC 8324PN vs U300

AMD

EPYC 8324PN

32 Cores64 Thrd130 WWMax: 3 GHz2023
VS
Intel

U300

5 Cores6 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The EPYC 8324PN is positioned at rank 613 and the U300 is on rank 372, so the U300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324PN

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
9925%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1874%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1665%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1286%
#366
Xeon Silver 4216
MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800
99%
#367
EPYC 9454P
MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333
98%
#369
Xeon Gold 6542Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
96%
#370
EPYC 7502
MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299
96%
#371
Xeon 6730P
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
95%
#372
Xeon Gold 6330
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128
94%
#373
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
94%
#374
Xeon Gold 6448H
MSRP: $3658|Avg: N/A
94%
#613
EPYC 8324PN
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#618
Xeon W-2133
MSRP: $617|Avg: $617
98%
#622
Xeon E5607
MSRP: $135|Avg: $27
95%
#626
Xeon Silver 4209T
MSRP: $563|Avg: $649
94%
#627
Xeon E3-1240
MSRP: $273|Avg: $39
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar U300

#360
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
518%
#361
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
511%
#362
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
469%
#363
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
467%
#364
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
462%
#366
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
447%
#367
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
428%
#368
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
427%
#369
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
416%
#372
U300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#375
Pentium Dual Core T3200
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 8324PN is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightEPYC 8324PNU300
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The U300 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightEPYC 8324PNU300
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 8324PN and U300

AMD

EPYC 8324PN

The EPYC 8324PN 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 2.05 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): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,375 points. Launch price was $2,125.

Intel

U300

The U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,492 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The EPYC 8324PN packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the EPYC 8324PN has 27 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324PN versus 4.4 GHz on the U300 — a 37.8% clock advantage for the U300. The EPYC 8324PN is built on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 8324PN scores 8,375 against the U300's 8,492 — a 1.4% lead for the U300. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324PN vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the U300.

FeatureEPYC 8324PNU300
Cores / Threads
32 / 64+540%
5 / 6
Boost Clock
3 GHz
4.4 GHz+47%
Base Clock
2.05 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB (total)+1500%
8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
5 nm-29%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark
8,375
8,492+1%
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 8324PN uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the U300 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureEPYC 8324PNU300
Socket
SP6
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0