Xeon Gold 6544Y vs Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Xeon Gold 6544Y
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6544Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
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 Platinum 8562Y+
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 Platinum 8562Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,189 points. Launch price was $5,945.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6544Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6544Y versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 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 Platinum 8562Y+'s 50,189 — a 2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6544Y. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6544Y vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB (total) | 60 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 51,181+2% | 50,189 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6544Y versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports 7.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 Platinum 8562Y+).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200 | 5600+8% |
| 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 Platinum 8562Y+ rivals EPYC 9474F.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6544Y | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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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