EPYC 73F3 vs Xeon Gold 6444Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 73F3

16 Cores32 Thrd240 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

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Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 Cores32 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 73F3

16 / 32

46,103

0.0%

Ryzen 7 5800

Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 / 32

47,176

+2.3%

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 73F3

2021

Why buy it

✅+468.9% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($3,521 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 240W instead of 270W, a 30W reduction.
✅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 (46,103 vs 47,176).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6444Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 256 MB).
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2.9% HIGHER MSRP
$3,622 MSRPvs$3,521 MSRP

EPYC 73F3

2021

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+468.9% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($3,521 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 240W instead of 270W, a 30W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,103 vs 47,176).
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6444Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 256 MB).
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2.9% HIGHER MSRP
$3,622 MSRPvs$3,521 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6444Y better than EPYC 73F3?

Yes. Xeon Gold 6444Y is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.3% 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, Xeon Gold 6444Y is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.1% 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, Xeon Gold 6444Y is the better fit. You are getting 2.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 6444Y is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 73F3 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 6444Y is 2.9% more expensive on MSRP at $3,622 MSRP versus $3,521 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 73F3 is also 0.5% better value on MSRP (13.1 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon Gold 6444Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of SP3, and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 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 73F3 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6444Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 73F3	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	200 FPS	205 FPS
medium	159 FPS	163 FPS
high	128 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	165 FPS
medium	128 FPS	126 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	75 FPS
medium	61 FPS	61 FPS
high	48 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 73F3	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	510 FPS	511 FPS
medium	446 FPS	443 FPS
high	357 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	418 FPS	430 FPS
medium	375 FPS	381 FPS
high	309 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	257 FPS	267 FPS
medium	235 FPS	240 FPS
high	206 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 73F3	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	979 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	819 FPS	1005 FPS
high	760 FPS	949 FPS
ultra	678 FPS	862 FPS
1440p
low	675 FPS	880 FPS
medium	564 FPS	777 FPS
high	515 FPS	722 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	651 FPS
4K
low	482 FPS	561 FPS
medium	382 FPS	460 FPS
high	338 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	328 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 73F3	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	1146 FPS	1179 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1015 FPS
high	873 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	758 FPS	767 FPS
1440p
low	842 FPS	934 FPS
medium	733 FPS	806 FPS
high	620 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	539 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	608 FPS	684 FPS
medium	542 FPS	597 FPS
high	471 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	431 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 73F3 and Xeon Gold 6444Y

EPYC 73F3

The EPYC 73F3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 46,103 points. Launch price was $3,521.

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 73F3 and Xeon Gold 6444Y share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the EPYC 73F3 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 73F3 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 73F3 scores 46,103 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6444Y. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 73F3 vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.

Feature	EPYC 73F3	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+469%	45 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm+	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	46,103	47,176+2%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 73F3 uses the SP3 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 3200 on the EPYC 73F3 versus 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 73F3) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the EPYC 73F3 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (EPYC 73F3) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).

Feature	EPYC 73F3	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Socket	SP3	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200	5600+75%
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 73F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.

Feature	EPYC 73F3	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 73F3 launched at $3521 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622. On MSRP ($3521 vs $3622), the EPYC 73F3 is $101 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 73F3 delivers 13.1 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6444Y — making the EPYC 73F3 the 0.5% better value option.