EPYC 4584PX vs Xeon Gold 6448Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4584PX

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2024

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Xeon Gold 6448Y

32 Cores64 Thrd225 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4584PX

16 / 32

60,169

0.0%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 8945HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon Gold 6448Y

32 / 64

60,449

+0.5%

About PassMark

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 4584PX

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,066 less on MSRP ($1,517 MSRP vs $3,583 MSRP).
✅Delivers 135.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 39.7 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($1,517 MSRP vs $3,583 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 225W, a 105W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6448Y needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (60,169 vs 60,449).

Xeon Gold 6448Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅185.7% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4584PX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 39.7 PassMark/$ ($3,583 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
❌87.5% higher power demand at 225W vs 120W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4584PX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4584PX

2024

Xeon Gold 6448Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,066 less on MSRP ($1,517 MSRP vs $3,583 MSRP).
✅Delivers 135.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 39.7 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($1,517 MSRP vs $3,583 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 225W, a 105W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6448Y needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅185.7% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (60,169 vs 60,449).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4584PX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 39.7 PassMark/$ ($3,583 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
❌87.5% higher power demand at 225W vs 120W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4584PX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4584PX better than Xeon Gold 6448Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 4584PX is ahead with a 21.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6448Y pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark. EPYC 4584PX also has the bigger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 60 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6448Y is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 4584PX is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4584PX is $2,066 cheaper on MSRP at $1,517 MSRP versus $3,583 MSRP, and it gives you a 21.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6448Y is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.5% better PassMark. It is also 135.1% better value on MSRP (39.7 vs 16.9 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4584PX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and 3D V-Cache and a much larger 128 MB L3 cache instead of 60 MB. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 4584PX Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6448Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 6448Y
1080p
low	290 FPS	200 FPS
medium	264 FPS	165 FPS
high	219 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	274 FPS	159 FPS
medium	227 FPS	124 FPS
high	176 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	189 FPS	73 FPS
medium	155 FPS	61 FPS
high	119 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 6448Y
1080p
low	701 FPS	303 FPS
medium	599 FPS	269 FPS
high	444 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	574 FPS	261 FPS
medium	511 FPS	234 FPS
high	394 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	168 FPS
4K
low	323 FPS	163 FPS
medium	291 FPS	149 FPS
high	256 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 6448Y
1080p
low	1025 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	1166 FPS	1006 FPS
high	1102 FPS	929 FPS
ultra	875 FPS	843 FPS
1440p
low	972 FPS	878 FPS
medium	879 FPS	780 FPS
high	806 FPS	710 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	638 FPS
4K
low	597 FPS	550 FPS
medium	519 FPS	453 FPS
high	466 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	321 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 6448Y
1080p
low	1303 FPS	972 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	875 FPS
high	993 FPS	756 FPS
ultra	865 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	1035 FPS	754 FPS
medium	897 FPS	661 FPS
high	772 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	759 FPS	549 FPS
medium	662 FPS	489 FPS
high	577 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	367 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4584PX and Xeon Gold 6448Y

EPYC 4584PX

The EPYC 4584PX 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 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: 60,169 points. Launch price was $699.

Xeon Gold 6448Y

The Xeon Gold 6448Y 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 60,449 points. Launch price was $3,583.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4584PX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6448Y offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6448Y has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4584PX versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6448Y — a 32.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4584PX (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 4584PX uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6448Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4584PX scores 60,169 against the Xeon Gold 6448Y's 60,449 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6448Y. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4584PX vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6448Y.

Feature	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 6448Y
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	32 / 64+100%
Boost Clock	5.7 GHz+39%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz+100%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)+113%	60 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	60,169	60,449

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4584PX uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6448Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the EPYC 4584PX versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6448Y — the EPYC 4584PX supports 8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6448Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 256 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4584PX) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6448Y). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4584PX) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6448Y) — the Xeon Gold 6448Y offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4584PX) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6448Y).

Feature	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 6448Y
Socket	AM5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5200+8%	4800
Max RAM Capacity	256	4096+1500%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	80+186%

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Advanced Features

Only the EPYC 4584PX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4584PX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6448Y). The EPYC 4584PX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6448Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4584PX rivals Ryzen 9 7950X; Xeon Gold 6448Y rivals EPYC 9354.

Feature	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 6448Y
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4584PX launched at $1517 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6448Y debuted at $3583. On MSRP ($1517 vs $3583), the EPYC 4584PX is $2066 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4584PX delivers 39.7 pts/$ vs 16.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6448Y — making the EPYC 4584PX the 80.6% better value option.