EPYC 7453 vs Xeon Gold 6444Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7453

28 Cores56 Thrd225 WWMax: 3.45 GHz2021

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Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 Cores32 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7453

28 / 56

48,453

+2.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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 7453

2021

Why buy it

✅+2.7% higher PassMark.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $2,052 less on MSRP ($1,570 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.9 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($1,570 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 225W instead of 270W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌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: +50.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 48,453).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 30.9 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $1,570 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 270W vs 225W.

EPYC 7453

2021

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+2.7% higher PassMark.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $2,052 less on MSRP ($1,570 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.9 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($1,570 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 225W instead of 270W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +50.9% 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.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6444Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 48,453).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 30.9 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $1,570 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 270W vs 225W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7453 better than Xeon Gold 6444Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6444Y is ahead with a 50.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7453 pulls ahead with 2.7% better PassMark. EPYC 7453 also has the bigger cache pool with 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7453 is the better fit. You are getting 2.7% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).

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

EPYC 7453 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7453 is $2,052 cheaper on MSRP at $1,570 MSRP versus $3,622 MSRP, and it gives you 2.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6444Y is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 50.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 136.9% better value on MSRP (30.9 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon Gold 6444Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of SP3. 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 7453 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6444Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	164 FPS	205 FPS
medium	135 FPS	163 FPS
high	114 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	165 FPS
medium	115 FPS	126 FPS
high	90 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	75 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	45 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	395 FPS	511 FPS
medium	350 FPS	443 FPS
high	287 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	334 FPS	430 FPS
medium	301 FPS	381 FPS
high	255 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	267 FPS
medium	189 FPS	240 FPS
high	161 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	649 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	530 FPS	1005 FPS
high	471 FPS	949 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	862 FPS
1440p
low	502 FPS	880 FPS
medium	409 FPS	777 FPS
high	358 FPS	722 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	651 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	561 FPS
medium	289 FPS	460 FPS
high	246 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	328 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	886 FPS	1179 FPS
medium	807 FPS	1015 FPS
high	696 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	611 FPS	767 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	934 FPS
medium	608 FPS	806 FPS
high	522 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	447 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	684 FPS
medium	445 FPS	597 FPS
high	390 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	431 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7453 and Xeon Gold 6444Y

EPYC 7453

The EPYC 7453 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.45 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,453 points. Launch price was $1,570.

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 7453 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7453 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.45 GHz on the EPYC 7453 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6444Y (base: 2.75 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7453 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 7453 scores 48,453 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 7453. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7453 vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.

Feature	EPYC 7453	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+75%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.45 GHz	4 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.75 GHz	3.6 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+42%	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	48,453+3%	47,176

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7453 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 7453 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 7453) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the EPYC 7453 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (EPYC 7453) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).

Feature	EPYC 7453	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 7453 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.

Feature	EPYC 7453	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 7453 launched at $1570 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622. On MSRP ($1570 vs $3622), the EPYC 7453 is $2052 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7453 delivers 30.9 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6444Y — making the EPYC 7453 the 81.3% better value option.