EPYC 9184X vs Xeon Gold 6314U
EPYC 9184X
Xeon Gold 6314U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9184X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6314U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9184X | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,750) | ✅ More affordable ($2,977) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa-X (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9184X | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+29%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,750) | ✅ More affordable ($2,977) |
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 9184X and Xeon Gold 6314U
EPYC 9184X
The EPYC 9184X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,665 points. Launch price was $4,928.
Xeon Gold 6314U
The Xeon Gold 6314U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,916 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9184X packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6314U offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6314U has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the EPYC 9184X versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6314U — a 21.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 9184X (base: 3.55 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 9184X uses the Genoa-X (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6314U uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9184X scores 47,665 against the Xeon Gold 6314U's 48,916 — a 2.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6314U. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9184X vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6314U.
| Feature | EPYC 9184X | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.55 GHz+54% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 768 MB (total)+1500% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa-X (2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 47,665 | 48,916+3% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9184X uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6314U uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9184X versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6314U — the EPYC 9184X supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9184X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9184X) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6314U). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9184X) and SP3,C621A (Xeon Gold 6314U).
| Feature | EPYC 9184X | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+50% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
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 9184X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6314U). Direct competitor: EPYC 9184X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon Gold 6314U rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | EPYC 9184X | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9184X launched at $4928 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6314U debuted at $2977.
| Feature | EPYC 9184X | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4928 | $2977-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3750 | — |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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