Xeon Gold 6438Y+ vs EPYC 4564P
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
EPYC 4564P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4564P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($389) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+280%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($389) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,517) |
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 6438Y+ and EPYC 4564P
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,660 points. Launch price was $3,141.
EPYC 4564P
The EPYC 4564P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 64,387 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 4564P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4564P — a 35.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4564P (base: 2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 4564P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ scores 62,660 against the EPYC 4564P's 64,387 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 4564P. L3 cache: 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 4564P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.7 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 4.5 GHz+125% |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB | 64 MB (total)+7% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 62,660 | 64,387+3% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 38,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,975 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,581 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4564P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4564P — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) vs 2 (EPYC 4564P). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) vs 28 (EPYC 4564P) — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650 (EPYC 4564P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 192 GB+4915100% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+186% | 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 Gold 6438Y+) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4564P). The EPYC 4564P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4564P targets High-end Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6438Y+ rivals EPYC 9354; EPYC 4564P rivals Ryzen 9 7950X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | High-end Server / Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ launched at $2607 MSRP, while the EPYC 4564P debuted at $1517. At current prices ($389 vs $1517), the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is $1128 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ delivers 161.1 pts/$ vs 42.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 4564P — making the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ the 116.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | EPYC 4564P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2607 | $1517-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389-74% | $1517 |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.1+280% | 42.4 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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