EPYC 4464P vs Xeon Gold 6444Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4464P

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 Cores32 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4464P

12 / 24

47,185

0.0%

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 4464P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,193 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 744.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 110.0 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 270W, a 165W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6444Y needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 45 MB).

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+40.6% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 32 MB).
✅185.7% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4464P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 47,185).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 110.0 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 270W vs 105W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4464P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4464P

2024

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,193 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 744.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 110.0 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 270W, a 165W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6444Y needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+40.6% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 32 MB).
✅185.7% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 45 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4464P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 47,185).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 110.0 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 270W vs 105W.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4464P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4464P better than Xeon Gold 6444Y?

Yes. EPYC 4464P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4464P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4464P is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

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

EPYC 4464P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4464P is $3,193 cheaper on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $3,622 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 744.5% better value on MSRP (110.0 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), 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 4464P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 16/32. 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 4464P Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6444Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	252 FPS	205 FPS
medium	231 FPS	163 FPS
high	200 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	165 FPS
medium	183 FPS	126 FPS
high	153 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	75 FPS
medium	127 FPS	61 FPS
high	100 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	585 FPS	511 FPS
medium	493 FPS	443 FPS
high	385 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	503 FPS	430 FPS
medium	444 FPS	381 FPS
high	352 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	297 FPS	267 FPS
medium	268 FPS	240 FPS
high	238 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	1025 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	1114 FPS	1005 FPS
high	1037 FPS	949 FPS
ultra	875 FPS	862 FPS
1440p
low	938 FPS	880 FPS
medium	832 FPS	777 FPS
high	751 FPS	722 FPS
ultra	650 FPS	651 FPS
4K
low	573 FPS	561 FPS
medium	492 FPS	460 FPS
high	442 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	328 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	1180 FPS	1179 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1015 FPS
high	942 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	828 FPS	767 FPS
1440p
low	1000 FPS	934 FPS
medium	873 FPS	806 FPS
high	748 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	634 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	678 FPS	684 FPS
medium	594 FPS	597 FPS
high	525 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	431 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4464P and Xeon Gold 6444Y

EPYC 4464P

The EPYC 4464P 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 47,185 points. Launch price was $399.

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

The EPYC 4464P packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6444Y has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4464P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 29.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4464P (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 4464P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4464P scores 47,185 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 4464P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4464P vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	16 / 32+33%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+35%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+3%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	45 MB+41%
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	47,185	47,176

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4464P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the EPYC 4464P versus 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 7.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6444Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4464P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6444Y). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4464P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the Xeon Gold 6444Y offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5,FL1 (EPYC 4464P) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Socket	AM5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	5200	5600+8%
Max RAM Capacity	128	4096+3100%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	80+186%

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Advanced Features

Only the EPYC 4464P 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 4464P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6444Y). The EPYC 4464P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4464P rivals Core i9-13900; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.

Feature	EPYC 4464P	Xeon Gold 6444Y
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 4464P launched at $429 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622. On MSRP ($429 vs $3622), the EPYC 4464P is $3193 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4464P delivers 110.0 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6444Y — making the EPYC 4464P the 157.6% better value option.