Xeon Gold 6423N vs EPYC 8324P
Xeon Gold 6423N
EPYC 8324P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6423N
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6423N | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,161) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6423N | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,161) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,598) |
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 6423N and EPYC 8324P
Xeon Gold 6423N
The Xeon Gold 6423N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2023-07-01. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 195 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 57,434 points. Launch price was $2,161.
EPYC 8324P
The EPYC 8324P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.65 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,127 points. Launch price was $1,895.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6423N packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the EPYC 8324P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 8324P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6423N versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324P — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6423N (base: 2 GHz vs 2.65 GHz). The EPYC 8324P is built on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6423N scores 57,434 against the EPYC 8324P's 57,127 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6423N. L3 cache: 52.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6423N vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6423N | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 32 / 64+14% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.65 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB | 128 MB (total)+144% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 57,434 | 57,127 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6423N uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 8324P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6423N supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6423N) vs 6 (EPYC 8324P). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6423N) vs 96 (EPYC 8324P) — the EPYC 8324P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6423N) and SP6 (EPYC 8324P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6423N | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6423N rivals EPYC 9354; EPYC 8324P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6423N | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6423N launched at $2161 MSRP, while the EPYC 8324P debuted at $1895. At current prices ($2161 vs $3598), the Xeon Gold 6423N is $1437 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6423N delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 8324P — making the Xeon Gold 6423N the 50.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6423N | EPYC 8324P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2161 | $1895-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2161-40% | $3598 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6+67% | 15.9 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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