CPU
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Xeon Silver 4514Y
EPYC 9015
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9015
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4514Y | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4514Y | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Silver 4514Y and EPYC 9015
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
EPYC 9015
The EPYC 9015 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,505 points. Launch price was $527.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4514Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 9015 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4514Y has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9015 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9015 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4514Y uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9015 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4514Y scores 30,621 against the EPYC 9015's 30,505 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,000 vs 15,000 (37.8% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 1,400, a 40% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 11,000 (24% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9015.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+113% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 30,621 | 30,505 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,000+47% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100+50% | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+27% | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4514Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9015 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4400 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs 12 (EPYC 9015). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs 128 (EPYC 9015) — the EPYC 9015 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) and SP5 platform (EPYC 9015).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400 | DDR5-6000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| 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, EPT (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9015). Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization, EPYC 9015 targets Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212; EPYC 9015 rivals Xeon 6.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | EPYC 9015 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Mainstream Server / Virtualization | Next-gen Data Center / AI Workloads |
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