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EPYC 9015
Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9015
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9015 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9015 and Xeon Silver 4514Y
EPYC 9015
The EPYC 9015 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,505 points. Launch price was $527.
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9015 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Silver 4514Y has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9015 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y — a 18.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9015 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 9015 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9015 scores 30,505 against the Xeon Silver 4514Y's 30,621 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 22,000 (37.8% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,400 vs 2,100, a 40% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 14,000 (24% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9015 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+21% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+80% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+113% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 30,505 | 30,621 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | 22,000+47% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,400 | 2,100+50% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | 14,000+27% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9015 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9015) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9015) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) — the EPYC 9015 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 platform (EPYC 9015) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4514Y).
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9015) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4514Y). Primary use case: EPYC 9015 targets Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads, Xeon Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 9015 rivals Xeon 6; Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212.
| Feature | EPYC 9015 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads | Mainstream Server / Virtualization |
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