Xeon Gold 5412U vs Xeon Gold 6544Y
Xeon Gold 5412U
Xeon Gold 6544Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5412U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6544Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 5412U and Xeon Gold 6544Y
Xeon Gold 5412U
The Xeon Gold 5412U 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 51,599 points. Launch price was $1,113.
Xeon Gold 6544Y
The Xeon Gold 6544Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,181 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5412U packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6544Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 5412U has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5412U versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6544Y — a 5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6544Y (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5412U uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6544Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5412U scores 51,599 against the Xeon Gold 6544Y's 51,181 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 5412U. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 5412U vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6544Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB | 45 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 51,599 | 51,181 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 5200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5412U) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6544Y).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200 | 5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5412U rivals EPYC 9384X; Xeon Gold 6544Y rivals EPYC 9384X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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