EPYC 9184X vs Xeon Gold 6444Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9184X

16 Cores32 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2023

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Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 Cores32 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9184X

16 / 32

47,665

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 / 32

47,176

0.0%

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 9184X

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+1606.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 45 MB).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
❌18.5% higher power demand at 320W vs 270W.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,306 less on MSRP ($3,622 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 13.0 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 320W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 47,665).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 9184X

2023

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+1606.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 45 MB).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,306 less on MSRP ($3,622 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 13.0 vs 9.7 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $4,928 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 320W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($4,928 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
❌18.5% higher power demand at 320W vs 270W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 47,665).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 768 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6444Y better than EPYC 9184X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6444Y is ahead with a 25.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9184X pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. EPYC 9184X also has the bigger cache pool with 1606.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 45 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9184X is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1606.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 45 MB).

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

Xeon Gold 6444Y is the smarter buy today. Xeon Gold 6444Y is $1,306 cheaper on MSRP at $3,622 MSRP versus $4,928 MSRP, and it gives you a 25.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9184X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 34.7% better value on MSRP (13.0 vs 9.7 PassMark/$), 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 9184X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 1606.7% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 45 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 16/32. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 9184X Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6444Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	169 FPS	205 FPS
medium	138 FPS	163 FPS
high	118 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	165 FPS
medium	119 FPS	126 FPS
high	96 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	75 FPS
medium	59 FPS	61 FPS
high	47 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	576 FPS	511 FPS
medium	504 FPS	443 FPS
high	409 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	484 FPS	430 FPS
medium	431 FPS	381 FPS
high	360 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	298 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	300 FPS	267 FPS
medium	271 FPS	240 FPS
high	244 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	746 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	632 FPS	1005 FPS
high	575 FPS	949 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	862 FPS
1440p
low	557 FPS	880 FPS
medium	470 FPS	777 FPS
high	420 FPS	722 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	651 FPS
4K
low	402 FPS	561 FPS
medium	321 FPS	460 FPS
high	284 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	328 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9184X	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	958 FPS	1179 FPS
medium	867 FPS	1015 FPS
high	738 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	653 FPS	767 FPS
1440p
low	754 FPS	934 FPS
medium	657 FPS	806 FPS
high	556 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	481 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	534 FPS	684 FPS
medium	477 FPS	597 FPS
high	420 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	431 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9184X and Xeon Gold 6444Y

EPYC 9184X

The EPYC 9184X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,665 points. Launch price was $4,928.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

The Xeon Gold 6444Y 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 47,176 points. Launch price was $1,517.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 9184X and Xeon Gold 6444Y share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the EPYC 9184X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 4.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 9184X (base: 3.55 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 9184X uses the Genoa-X (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9184X scores 47,665 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 9184X. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9184X vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.55 GHz	3.6 GHz+1%
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+1607%	45 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Genoa-X (2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	47,665+1%	47,176

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9184X uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9184X versus 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9184X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9184X) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6444Y). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9184X) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the EPYC 9184X offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9184X) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	5600+17%
Max RAM Capacity	6144+50%	4096
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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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, AMD-V (EPYC 9184X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6444Y). Direct competitor: EPYC 9184X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.

Feature	EPYC 9184X	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9184X launched at $4928 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622. On MSRP ($4928 vs $3622), the Xeon Gold 6444Y is $1306 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9184X delivers 9.7 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6444Y — making the Xeon Gold 6444Y the 29.5% better value option.