EPYC Embedded 8224P vs Xeon 6517P

CPU

GPU

EPYC Embedded 8224P

24 Cores48 Thrd160 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

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Xeon 6517P

16 Cores32 Thrd190 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC Embedded 8224P

24 / 48

48,869

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon 6517P

16 / 32

48,810

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 Embedded 8224P

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $340 less on MSRP ($855 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
✅Delivers 39.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 57.2 vs 40.8 PassMark/$ ($855 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 190W, a 30W reduction.
✅9.1% more PCIe lanes (96 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6517P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon 6517P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (48,810 vs 48,869).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 40.8 vs 57.2 PassMark/$ ($1,195 MSRP vs $855 MSRP).
❌18.8% higher power demand at 190W vs 160W.

EPYC Embedded 8224P

2023

Xeon 6517P

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $340 less on MSRP ($855 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
✅Delivers 39.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 57.2 vs 40.8 PassMark/$ ($855 MSRP vs $1,195 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 190W, a 30W reduction.
✅9.1% more PCIe lanes (96 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6517P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (48,810 vs 48,869).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 40.8 vs 57.2 PassMark/$ ($1,195 MSRP vs $855 MSRP).
❌18.8% higher power demand at 190W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC Embedded 8224P better than Xeon 6517P?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6517P is ahead with a 9.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC Embedded 8224P pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC Embedded 8224P is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

EPYC Embedded 8224P is the smarter buy today. EPYC Embedded 8224P is $340 cheaper on MSRP at $855 MSRP versus $1,195 MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon 6517P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 9.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 39.9% better value on MSRP (57.2 vs 40.8 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon 6517P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 Embedded 8224P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6517P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	157 FPS	192 FPS
medium	129 FPS	153 FPS
high	108 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	157 FPS
medium	112 FPS	122 FPS
high	88 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	72 FPS
medium	57 FPS	60 FPS
high	44 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	392 FPS	559 FPS
medium	348 FPS	488 FPS
high	284 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	330 FPS	483 FPS
medium	299 FPS	426 FPS
high	252 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	302 FPS
medium	187 FPS	270 FPS
high	159 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	220 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	858 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	771 FPS	986 FPS
high	745 FPS	910 FPS
ultra	668 FPS	824 FPS
1440p
low	662 FPS	859 FPS
medium	576 FPS	755 FPS
high	548 FPS	697 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	541 FPS
medium	343 FPS	442 FPS
high	306 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	319 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Xeon 6517P
1080p
low	1018 FPS	1022 FPS
medium	908 FPS	916 FPS
high	770 FPS	782 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	824 FPS	788 FPS
medium	708 FPS	689 FPS
high	597 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	504 FPS
4K
low	597 FPS	563 FPS
medium	521 FPS	501 FPS
high	449 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	377 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC Embedded 8224P and Xeon 6517P

EPYC Embedded 8224P

The EPYC Embedded 8224P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,869 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon 6517P

The Xeon 6517P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 48,810 points. Launch price was $1,195.

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Processing Power

The EPYC Embedded 8224P packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6517P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC Embedded 8224P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 8224P versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6517P — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6517P (base: 2.55 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC Embedded 8224P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6517P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC Embedded 8224P scores 48,869 against the Xeon 6517P's 48,810 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC Embedded 8224P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC Embedded 8224P vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6517P.

Feature	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Xeon 6517P
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+50%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.2 GHz+40%
Base Clock	2.55 GHz	3.2 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	72 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm	Intel 3 nm-40%
Architecture	Siena (2023−2024)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	48,869	48,810

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC Embedded 8224P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6517P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC Embedded 8224P versus 6400 on the Xeon 6517P — the Xeon 6517P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6517P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) vs 8 (Xeon 6517P). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) vs 88 (Xeon 6517P) — the EPYC Embedded 8224P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) and Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6517P).

Feature	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Xeon 6517P
Socket	SP6	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	4800	6400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	1152	4096+256%
RAM Channels	6	8+33%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	96+9%	88

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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 Embedded 8224P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6517P). Direct competitor: EPYC Embedded 8224P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y; Xeon 6517P rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC Embedded 8224P	Xeon 6517P
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 Embedded 8224P launched at $855 MSRP, while the Xeon 6517P debuted at $1195. On MSRP ($855 vs $1195), the EPYC Embedded 8224P is $340 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC Embedded 8224P delivers 57.2 pts/$ vs 40.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6517P — making the EPYC Embedded 8224P the 33.3% better value option.