Xeon Gold 5418Y vs EPYC 8224P
Xeon Gold 5418Y
EPYC 8224P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5418Y
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8224P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5418Y | EPYC 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,483) | ✅ More affordable ($1,048) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5418Y | EPYC 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,483) | ✅ More affordable ($1,048) |
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 5418Y and EPYC 8224P
Xeon Gold 5418Y
The Xeon Gold 5418Y 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 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 45,660 points. Launch price was $1,493.
EPYC 8224P
The EPYC 8224P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,421 points. Launch price was $855.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 5418Y and EPYC 8224P share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5418Y versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8224P — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5418Y (base: 2 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5418Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 8224P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5418Y scores 45,660 against the EPYC 8224P's 45,421 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 5418Y. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 5418Y vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8224P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | EPYC 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.55 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB | 64 MB (total)+42% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 45,660 | 45,421 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5418Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 8224P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 5418Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 5418Y) vs 6 (EPYC 8224P). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5418Y) vs 96 (EPYC 8224P) — the EPYC 8224P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5418Y) and SP6 (EPYC 8224P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | EPYC 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+256% | 1152 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 96+20% |
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 Gold 5418Y) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 8224P). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5418Y rivals EPYC 9334; EPYC 8224P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | EPYC 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5418Y launched at $1483 MSRP, while the EPYC 8224P debuted at $855.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | EPYC 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1483 | $855-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1048 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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