EPYC 9115 vs Xeon Gold 6444Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9115

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2024

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Xeon Gold 6444Y

16 Cores32 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9115

16 / 32

48,343

+2.5%

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 9115

2024

Why buy it

✅+2.5% higher PassMark.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $2,896 less on MSRP ($726 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 411.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.6 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($726 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 270W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 48,343).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 66.6 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $726 MSRP).
❌116% higher power demand at 270W vs 125W.

EPYC 9115

2024

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+2.5% higher PassMark.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $2,896 less on MSRP ($726 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 411.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.6 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($726 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 270W, a 145W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 48,343).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 66.6 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $726 MSRP).
❌116% higher power demand at 270W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9115 better than Xeon Gold 6444Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6444Y is ahead with a 18.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9115 pulls ahead with 2.5% better PassMark. EPYC 9115 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 9115 is the better fit. You are getting 2.5% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 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 9115 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9115 is $2,896 cheaper on MSRP at $726 MSRP versus $3,622 MSRP, and it gives you 2.5% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6444Y is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 18.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 411.2% better value on MSRP (66.6 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), 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 9115 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023), 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB), 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 9115 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6444Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9115	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	144 FPS	165 FPS
medium	116 FPS	126 FPS
high	93 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	75 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	46 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 9115	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	490 FPS	511 FPS
medium	436 FPS	443 FPS
high	338 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	430 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	305 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	264 FPS	267 FPS
medium	240 FPS	240 FPS
high	208 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9115	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	707 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	592 FPS	1005 FPS
high	538 FPS	949 FPS
ultra	478 FPS	862 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	880 FPS
medium	454 FPS	777 FPS
high	407 FPS	722 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	651 FPS
4K
low	397 FPS	561 FPS
medium	318 FPS	460 FPS
high	281 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	328 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9115	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	860 FPS	1179 FPS
medium	785 FPS	1015 FPS
high	679 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	767 FPS
1440p
low	680 FPS	934 FPS
medium	601 FPS	806 FPS
high	516 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	447 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	495 FPS	684 FPS
medium	445 FPS	597 FPS
high	391 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	335 FPS	431 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9115 and Xeon Gold 6444Y

EPYC 9115

The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.

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 9115 and Xeon Gold 6444Y share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 2.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9115 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 9115 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9115 scores 48,343 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 2.4% lead for the EPYC 9115. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9115 vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.

Feature	EPYC 9115	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+2%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+42%	45 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	48,343+2%	47,176

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9115 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9115 versus 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9115) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6444Y). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9115) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the EPYC 9115 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9115) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).

Feature	EPYC 9115	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	5600+17%
Max RAM Capacity	6144+50%	4096
RAM Channels	12+50%	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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 9115) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6444Y). Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.

Feature	EPYC 9115	Xeon Gold 6444Y
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 9115 launched at $726 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622. On MSRP ($726 vs $3622), the EPYC 9115 is $2896 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9115 delivers 66.6 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6444Y — making the EPYC 9115 the 134.6% better value option.