EPYC 9115 vs Xeon Gold 6444Y
EPYC 9115
Xeon Gold 6444Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6444Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+411%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($726) | ⚠️ 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 9115 and Xeon Gold 6444Y
EPYC 9115
The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 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: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.
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
Both the EPYC 9115 and Xeon Gold 6444Y share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 2.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9115 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 9115 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9115 scores 48,343 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 2.4% lead for the EPYC 9115. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115 vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+2% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+42% | 45 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 48,343+2% | 47,176 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9115 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9115 versus 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9115) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6444Y). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9115) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the EPYC 9115 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9115) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 5600+17% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+50% | 4096 |
| 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: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6444Y). Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9115 launched at $726 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $726-80% | $3622 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $726 | — |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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