Xeon 6511P vs EPYC 4484PX
Xeon 6511P
EPYC 4484PX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6511P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4484PX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($815) | ✅ More affordable ($599) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($815) | ✅ More affordable ($599) |
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 Xeon 6511P and EPYC 4484PX
Xeon 6511P
The Xeon 6511P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 51,286 points. Launch price was $815.
EPYC 4484PX
The EPYC 4484PX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,547 points. Launch price was $599.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6511P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 4484PX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon 6511P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6511P versus 5.6 GHz on the EPYC 4484PX — a 28.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 4484PX (base: 2.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon 6511P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the EPYC 4484PX uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6511P scores 51,286 against the EPYC 4484PX's 50,547 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon 6511P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,800 vs 2,950, a 48.4% lead for the EPYC 4484PX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,000 vs 17,500 (13.3% advantage for the Xeon 6511P). L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6511P vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4484PX.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+91% |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-40% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 51,286+1% | 50,547 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 24,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800 | 2,950+64% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,000+14% | 17,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6511P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4484PX uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6511P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6511P) vs 2 (EPYC 4484PX). PCIe lanes: 136 (Xeon 6511P) vs 28 (EPYC 4484PX) — the Xeon 6511P offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6511P) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4484PX).
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+2033% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 136+386% | 28 |
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 (Xeon 6511P) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4484PX). The EPYC 4484PX includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon 6511P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6511P targets Server, EPYC 4484PX targets Workstation / Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6511P rivals EPYC 9684X; EPYC 4484PX rivals Ryzen 9 7900X3D.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Server | Workstation / Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6511P launched at $815 MSRP, while the EPYC 4484PX debuted at $599. At current prices ($815 vs $599), the EPYC 4484PX is $216 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6511P delivers 62.9 pts/$ vs 84.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 4484PX — making the EPYC 4484PX the 29.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $815 | $599-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $815 | $599-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.9 | 84.4+34% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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