EPYC 9354P vs Xeon Gold 6448H

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9354P

32 Cores64 Thrd280 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

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Xeon Gold 6448H

32 Cores64 Thrd250 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9354P

32 / 64

74,808

+6.4%

Ryzen AI Max 390

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon Gold 6448H

32 / 64

70,292

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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 9354P

2022

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 256 MB vs 60 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅Costs $928 less on MSRP ($2,730 MSRP vs $3,658 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 27.4 vs 19.2 PassMark/$ ($2,730 MSRP vs $3,658 MSRP).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon Gold 6448H

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 250W instead of 280W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (60 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark (70,292 vs 74,808).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 27.4 PassMark/$ ($3,658 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).

EPYC 9354P

2022

Xeon Gold 6448H

2023

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 256 MB vs 60 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅Costs $928 less on MSRP ($2,730 MSRP vs $3,658 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 27.4 vs 19.2 PassMark/$ ($2,730 MSRP vs $3,658 MSRP).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 250W instead of 280W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (60 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark (70,292 vs 74,808).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 27.4 PassMark/$ ($3,658 MSRP vs $2,730 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9354P better than Xeon Gold 6448H?

Yes. EPYC 9354P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.4% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data, 6.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9354P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.4% more average FPS across 42 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 256 MB vs 60 MB.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9354P is the better fit. You are getting 6.4% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 326.7% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 60 MB).

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

EPYC 9354P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9354P is $928 cheaper on MSRP at $2,730 MSRP versus $3,658 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 42.6% better value on MSRP (27.4 vs 19.2 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 9354P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 3D V-Cache and a much larger 256 MB L3 cache instead of 60 MB and more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 32/64. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 9354P Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6448H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9354P	Xeon Gold 6448H
1080p
low	176 FPS	200 FPS
medium	145 FPS	165 FPS
high	125 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	159 FPS
medium	123 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	73 FPS
medium	60 FPS	61 FPS
high	47 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9354P	Xeon Gold 6448H
1080p
low	534 FPS	572 FPS
medium	466 FPS	498 FPS
high	374 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	359 FPS
1440p
low	439 FPS	494 FPS
medium	392 FPS	435 FPS
high	324 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	309 FPS
medium	246 FPS	276 FPS
high	216 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	223 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9354P	Xeon Gold 6448H
1080p
low	673 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	562 FPS	980 FPS
high	523 FPS	906 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	822 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	847 FPS
medium	426 FPS	753 FPS
high	390 FPS	685 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	615 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	531 FPS
medium	295 FPS	437 FPS
high	263 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	310 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9354P	Xeon Gold 6448H
1080p
low	937 FPS	946 FPS
medium	856 FPS	855 FPS
high	735 FPS	739 FPS
ultra	648 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	751 FPS	733 FPS
medium	658 FPS	645 FPS
high	561 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	480 FPS	480 FPS
4K
low	539 FPS	533 FPS
medium	484 FPS	476 FPS
high	423 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	361 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9354P and Xeon Gold 6448H

EPYC 9354P

The EPYC 9354P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 74,808 points. Launch price was $2,730.

Xeon Gold 6448H

The Xeon Gold 6448H 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 70,292 points. Launch price was $3,658.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 9354P and Xeon Gold 6448H share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9354P versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6448H — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6448H (base: 3.25 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 9354P uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6448H uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9354P scores 74,808 against the Xeon Gold 6448H's 70,292 — a 6.2% lead for the EPYC 9354P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9354P vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6448H.

Feature	EPYC 9354P	Xeon Gold 6448H
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.1 GHz+8%
Base Clock	3.25 GHz+35%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+327%	60 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	74,808+6%	70,292

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9354P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6448H uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9354P supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9354P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6448H). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9354P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6448H) — the EPYC 9354P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9354P) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6448H).

Feature	EPYC 9354P	Xeon Gold 6448H
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	4800
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, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9354P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6448H). Direct competitor: EPYC 9354P rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon Gold 6448H rivals EPYC 9454.

Feature	EPYC 9354P	Xeon Gold 6448H
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9354P launched at $2730 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6448H debuted at $3658. On MSRP ($2730 vs $3658), the EPYC 9354P is $928 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9354P delivers 27.4 pts/$ vs 19.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6448H — making the EPYC 9354P the 35.1% better value option.