Xeon Gold 5318Y vs EPYC 4344P
Xeon Gold 5318Y
EPYC 4344P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5318Y
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4344P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5318Y | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5318Y | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) |
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 Gold 5318Y and EPYC 4344P
Xeon Gold 5318Y
The Xeon Gold 5318Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,139 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 4344P
The EPYC 4344P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,821 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5318Y packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 4344P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5318Y has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5318Y versus 5.3 GHz on the EPYC 4344P — a 43.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4344P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5318Y uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 4344P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5318Y scores 33,139 against the EPYC 4344P's 33,821 — a 2% lead for the EPYC 4344P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 28,500 vs 19,500 (37.5% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,251 vs 1,960, a 44.2% lead for the EPYC 4344P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,846 vs 1,896 (168.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318Y). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5318Y vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4344P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+56% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+81% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total)+13% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 33,139 | 33,821+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 28,500+46% | 19,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,251 | 1,960+57% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 21,846+1052% | 1,896 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5318Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 4344P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 5318Y versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4344P — the EPYC 4344P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5318Y supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 5318Y) vs 2 (EPYC 4344P). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 5318Y) vs 28 (EPYC 4344P) — the Xeon Gold 5318Y offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A,Ice Lake-SP (Xeon Gold 5318Y) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4344P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+3100% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+129% | 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, EPT (Xeon Gold 5318Y) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4344P). The EPYC 4344P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 5318Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5318Y targets Server / Virtualization, EPYC 4344P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5318Y rivals Xeon Silver 4316; EPYC 4344P rivals Xeon E-2468.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | EPYC 4344P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Server / Virtualization | Entry Server |
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