EPYC 9384X vs Xeon Gold 6548Y+

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9384X

32 Cores64 Thrd320 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2023

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Xeon Gold 6548Y+

32 Cores64 Thrd250 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9384X

32 / 64

72,121

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9955HX

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

32 / 64

73,387

+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 9384X

2023

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 768 MB vs 60 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (72,121 vs 73,387).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 19.7 PassMark/$ ($5,529 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.8% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,803 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,529 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.7 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,529 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (60 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 9384X

2023

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 768 MB vs 60 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1.8% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,803 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,529 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.7 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,529 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (72,121 vs 73,387).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 19.7 PassMark/$ ($5,529 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (60 MB vs 768 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6548Y+ better than EPYC 9384X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 9384X is ahead with a 0.8% average FPS lead across 40 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6548Y+ pulls ahead with 1.8% better PassMark. EPYC 9384X also has the bigger cache pool with 1180% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 60 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is the better fit. You are getting 1.8% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is the smarter buy today. Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is $1,803 cheaper on MSRP at $3,726 MSRP versus $5,529 MSRP, and it gives you 1.8% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 9384X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.8% average FPS lead across 40 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 51.0% better value on MSRP (19.7 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), 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 9384X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 3D V-Cache and a much larger 768 MB L3 cache instead of 60 MB. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 9384X Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6548Y+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9384X	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
1080p
low	171 FPS	185 FPS
medium	141 FPS	162 FPS
high	120 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	153 FPS
medium	120 FPS	129 FPS
high	95 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	70 FPS
medium	59 FPS	62 FPS
high	47 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9384X	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
1080p
low	507 FPS	542 FPS
medium	443 FPS	485 FPS
high	355 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	473 FPS
medium	373 FPS	423 FPS
high	308 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	303 FPS
4K
low	257 FPS	295 FPS
medium	234 FPS	266 FPS
high	205 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	218 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9384X	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
1080p
low	670 FPS	892 FPS
medium	559 FPS	807 FPS
high	521 FPS	748 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	510 FPS	764 FPS
medium	424 FPS	687 FPS
high	389 FPS	633 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	564 FPS
4K
low	376 FPS	506 FPS
medium	294 FPS	425 FPS
high	262 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9384X	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
1080p
low	904 FPS	946 FPS
medium	822 FPS	851 FPS
high	708 FPS	737 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	721 FPS	777 FPS
medium	629 FPS	680 FPS
high	538 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	503 FPS
4K
low	518 FPS	567 FPS
medium	462 FPS	509 FPS
high	406 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	386 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9384X and Xeon Gold 6548Y+

EPYC 9384X

The EPYC 9384X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 72,121 points. Launch price was $5,529.

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 73,387 points. Launch price was $3,726.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 9384X and Xeon Gold 6548Y+ share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9384X versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — a 5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9384X uses the Genoa-X (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9384X scores 72,121 against the Xeon Gold 6548Y+'s 73,387 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9384X vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+.

Feature	EPYC 9384X	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+24%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+1180%	60 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Genoa-X (2023)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	72,121	73,387+2%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9384X uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9384X versus 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ supports 8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9384X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9384X) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6548Y+). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9384X) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6548Y+) — the EPYC 9384X offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9384X) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6548Y+).

Feature	EPYC 9384X	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	5200+8%
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, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9384X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6548Y+). Direct competitor: EPYC 9384X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon Gold 6548Y+ rivals EPYC 9454.

Feature	EPYC 9384X	Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9384X launched at $5529 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ debuted at $3726. On MSRP ($5529 vs $3726), the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is $1803 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9384X delivers 13.0 pts/$ vs 19.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — making the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ the 40.6% better value option.