Xeon Gold 6444Y vs EPYC 9224
Xeon Gold 6444Y
EPYC 9224
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6444Y
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9224
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6444Y | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) | ✅ More affordable ($1,199) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6444Y | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+211%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) | ✅ More affordable ($1,199) |
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 6444Y and EPYC 9224
Xeon Gold 6444Y
The Xeon Gold 6444Y 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 47,176 points. Launch price was $1,517.
EPYC 9224
The EPYC 9224 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 48,573 points. Launch price was $1,825.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6444Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 9224 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 9224 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9224 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6444Y (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6444Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9224 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6444Y scores 47,176 against the EPYC 9224's 48,573 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 9224. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9224.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6444Y | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| 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, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 47,176 | 48,573+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6444Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9224 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y versus 4800 on the EPYC 9224 — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9224 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) vs 12 (EPYC 9224). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) vs 128 (EPYC 9224) — the EPYC 9224 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) and SP5 (EPYC 9224).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6444Y | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+17% | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
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 6444Y) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9224). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X; EPYC 9224 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6444Y | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6444Y launched at $3622 MSRP, while the EPYC 9224 debuted at $1825.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6444Y | EPYC 9224 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3622 | $1825-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1199 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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