EPYC 4584PX vs Xeon Gold 5520+

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4584PX

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2024

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Xeon Gold 5520+

28 Cores56 Thrd205 WWMax: 4 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 5520+

28 / 56

61,227

+1.8%

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: +45.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 120W instead of 205W, a 85W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 5520+ needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (60,169 vs 61,227).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 39.7 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($1,517 MSRP vs $1,083 MSRP).

Xeon Gold 5520+

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.8% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $434 less on MSRP ($1,083 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 39.7 PassMark/$ ($1,083 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
✅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.
❌70.8% higher power demand at 205W vs 120W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4584PX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4584PX

2024

Xeon Gold 5520+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +45.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 120W instead of 205W, a 85W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 5520+ needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+1.8% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $434 less on MSRP ($1,083 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 39.7 PassMark/$ ($1,083 MSRP vs $1,517 MSRP).
✅185.7% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (60,169 vs 61,227).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 39.7 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($1,517 MSRP vs $1,083 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4584PX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌70.8% higher power demand at 205W 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 5520+?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 4584PX is ahead with a 45.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5520+ pulls ahead with 1.8% better PassMark. EPYC 4584PX also has the bigger cache pool with 143.8% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 53 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5520+ is the better fit. You are getting 1.8% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads.

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

EPYC 4584PX is the better pure gaming CPU, but Xeon Gold 5520+ is probably the smarter buy for most balanced builds. EPYC 4584PX is 40.1% more expensive on MSRP at $1,517 MSRP versus $1,083 MSRP, and it gives you a 45.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. In practice, most of the premium is paying for the extra gaming cache advantage, while Xeon Gold 5520+ keeps the platform cost lower and stays stronger for more general mixed workloads.

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 53 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 5520+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 5520+
1080p
low	290 FPS	185 FPS
medium	264 FPS	162 FPS
high	219 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	274 FPS	153 FPS
medium	227 FPS	129 FPS
high	176 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	189 FPS	70 FPS
medium	155 FPS	62 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 5520+
1080p
low	701 FPS	266 FPS
medium	599 FPS	238 FPS
high	444 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	574 FPS	227 FPS
medium	511 FPS	205 FPS
high	394 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	323 FPS	141 FPS
medium	291 FPS	130 FPS
high	256 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	98 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 5520+
1080p
low	1025 FPS	875 FPS
medium	1166 FPS	792 FPS
high	1102 FPS	748 FPS
ultra	875 FPS	658 FPS
1440p
low	972 FPS	749 FPS
medium	879 FPS	674 FPS
high	806 FPS	633 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	564 FPS
4K
low	597 FPS	506 FPS
medium	519 FPS	425 FPS
high	466 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 5520+
1080p
low	1303 FPS	935 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	842 FPS
high	993 FPS	728 FPS
ultra	865 FPS	632 FPS
1440p
low	1035 FPS	768 FPS
medium	897 FPS	674 FPS
high	772 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	498 FPS
4K
low	759 FPS	561 FPS
medium	662 FPS	504 FPS
high	577 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	383 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4584PX and Xeon Gold 5520+

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 5520+

The Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 61,227 points. Launch price was $1,640.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4584PX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5520+ offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 5520+ has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4584PX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5520+ — a 35.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4584PX (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 4584PX uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5520+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4584PX scores 60,169 against the Xeon Gold 5520+'s 61,227 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5520+. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4584PX vs 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5520+.

Feature	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 5520+
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	28 / 56+75%
Boost Clock	5.7 GHz+43%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz+91%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)+144%	52.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	60,169	61,227+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,600
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	25,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4584PX uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5520+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the EPYC 4584PX versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Gold 5520+ — the EPYC 4584PX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5520+ supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4584PX) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 5520+). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4584PX) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 5520+) — the Xeon Gold 5520+ offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4584PX) and C741 (Xeon Gold 5520+).

Feature	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 5520+
Socket	AM5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5200+103900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	256	4096 GB+1677721500%
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 5520+). The EPYC 4584PX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 5520+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5520+ targets Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4584PX rivals Ryzen 9 7950X; Xeon Gold 5520+ rivals EPYC 9354.

Feature	EPYC 4584PX	Xeon Gold 5520+
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
Target Use	—	Enterprise Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4584PX launched at $1517 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5520+ debuted at $1083. On MSRP ($1517 vs $1083), the Xeon Gold 5520+ is $434 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4584PX delivers 39.7 pts/$ vs 56.5 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5520+ — making the Xeon Gold 5520+ the 35.1% better value option.