EPYC 9224 vs Xeon Gold 6444Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9224

24 Cores48 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2022

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Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 Cores32 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9224

24 / 48

48,573

+3.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 / 32

47,176

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 9224

2022

Why buy it

✅+3% higher PassMark.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $1,797 less on MSRP ($1,825 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($1,825 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 270W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +44.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 48,573).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 26.6 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $1,825 MSRP).
❌35% higher power demand at 270W vs 200W.

EPYC 9224

2022

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+3% higher PassMark.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $1,797 less on MSRP ($1,825 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($1,825 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 270W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +44.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 48,573).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 26.6 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $1,825 MSRP).
❌35% higher power demand at 270W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9224 better than Xeon Gold 6444Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6444Y is ahead with a 44.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9224 pulls ahead with 3% better PassMark. EPYC 9224 also has the bigger cache pool with 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9224 is the better fit. You are getting 3% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 9224 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9224 is $1,797 cheaper on MSRP at $1,825 MSRP versus $3,622 MSRP, and it gives you 3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6444Y is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 44.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 104.3% better value on MSRP (26.6 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 6444Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

EPYC 9224 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6444Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9224	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	168 FPS	205 FPS
medium	139 FPS	163 FPS
high	120 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	165 FPS
medium	118 FPS	126 FPS
high	95 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	75 FPS
medium	59 FPS	61 FPS
high	46 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9224	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	500 FPS	511 FPS
medium	439 FPS	443 FPS
high	353 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	430 FPS
medium	377 FPS	381 FPS
high	313 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	260 FPS	267 FPS
medium	237 FPS	240 FPS
high	209 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9224	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	644 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	527 FPS	1005 FPS
high	490 FPS	949 FPS
ultra	426 FPS	862 FPS
1440p
low	501 FPS	880 FPS
medium	408 FPS	777 FPS
high	374 FPS	722 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	651 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	561 FPS
medium	289 FPS	460 FPS
high	258 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	207 FPS	328 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9224	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	850 FPS	1179 FPS
medium	781 FPS	1015 FPS
high	675 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	594 FPS	767 FPS
1440p
low	680 FPS	934 FPS
medium	601 FPS	806 FPS
high	516 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	441 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	491 FPS	684 FPS
medium	441 FPS	597 FPS
high	388 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	431 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9224 and Xeon Gold 6444Y

EPYC 9224

The EPYC 9224 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 48,573 points. Launch price was $1,825.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9224 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 9224 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9224 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6444Y (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 9224 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9224 scores 48,573 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 9224. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9224 vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.

Feature	EPYC 9224	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+50%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+42%	45 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	48,573+3%	47,176

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9224 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 9224 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 9224 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9224) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6444Y). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9224) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the EPYC 9224 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9224) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).

Feature	EPYC 9224	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	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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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 9224) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6444Y). Direct competitor: EPYC 9224 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.

Feature	EPYC 9224	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

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9224 launched at $1825 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622. On MSRP ($1825 vs $3622), the EPYC 9224 is $1797 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9224 delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6444Y — making the EPYC 9224 the 68.6% better value option.