
Xeon Gold 6544Y vs EPYC 4484PX

Xeon Gold 6544Y

EPYC 4484PX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6544Y
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4484PX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6544Y | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($599) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6544Y | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($599) |
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 6544Y and EPYC 4484PX

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.

EPYC 4484PX
The EPYC 4484PX 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,547 points. Launch price was $599.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6544Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 4484PX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6544Y has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6544Y versus 5.6 GHz on the EPYC 4484PX — a 30.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4484PX (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6544Y uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4484PX uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6544Y scores 51,181 against the EPYC 4484PX's 50,547 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6544Y. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6544Y vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4484PX.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+184% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 51,181+1% | 50,547 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 24,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,950 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 17,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6544Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4484PX uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6544Y versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4484PX — the Xeon Gold 6544Y supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6544Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6544Y) vs 2 (EPYC 4484PX). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6544Y) vs 28 (EPYC 4484PX) — the Xeon Gold 6544Y offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6544Y) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4484PX).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200+103900% | 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 6544Y) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4484PX). The EPYC 4484PX includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6544Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4484PX targets Workstation / Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6544Y rivals EPYC 9384X; EPYC 4484PX rivals Ryzen 9 7900X3D.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Workstation / Server |
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