Xeon Gold 6544Y vs Xeon Gold 6554S
Xeon Gold 6544Y
Xeon Gold 6554S
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6544Y
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Gold 6554S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,836) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Gold 6554S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,836) |
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 Xeon Gold 6554S
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.
Xeon Gold 6554S
The Xeon Gold 6554S 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 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 180 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 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 50,777 points. Launch price was $3,157.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6544Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6554S offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon Gold 6554S has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6544Y versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6554S — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6544Y (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6544Y scores 51,181 against the Xeon Gold 6554S's 50,777 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6544Y. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6544Y vs 180 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6554S.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Gold 6554S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 36 / 72+125% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+2% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+64% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB (total) | 180 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 51,181 | 50,777 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to 5200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6544Y) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6554S).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Gold 6554S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200 | 5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
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 6544Y rivals EPYC 9384X; Xeon Gold 6554S rivals EPYC 9384X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Gold 6554S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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