AMD EPYC 4244P vs Intel Xeon 6349P Comparison

Both the Intel Xeon 6349P and the AMD EPYC 4244P are 6-core, 12-thread server/workstation processors that land at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part averages 34890 across all recorded benchmarks, while the AMD part averages 34220. Despite this similar overall standing, the two chips split their benchmark wins in very different directions, and the recorded data shows a clear workload-dependent choice rather than a single dominant winner.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD EPYC 4244P takes 12 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Xeon 6349P takes 5. The margins tell the real story, and they are not uniform.

In Cinebench, AMD wins every single test. R15 multi-core: 2327 versus 2209, a 5.1% advantage. R15 single-core: 328 versus 311, 5.2% ahead. R20 multi-core: 9697 versus 9208, 5% ahead. R20 single-core: 1368 versus 1299, 5% ahead. R23 multi-core: 23089 versus 21924, 5% ahead. R23 single-core: 3259 versus 3095, 5% ahead. The consistency is striking: every Cinebench result lands within a narrow 5% to 5.2% band in AMD's favor, which suggests a steady architectural advantage rather than a test-specific quirk.

Passmark tells a more mixed story. Intel wins data compression 306774 to 302606, a slim 1.4% edge. Intel also wins floating point math by a massive margin: 61796 versus 45546, which is 35.7% ahead. Integer math goes Intel's way too, 82443 versus 78709, a 4.7% edge. And in Passmark single-thread, Intel is clearly ahead at 4528 versus 3710, a 22% advantage.

AMD's Passmark wins are spread across several categories. Data encryption: 18232 versus 16239, 10.9% ahead. Extended instructions: 22149 versus 20426, 7.8% ahead. Find prime numbers: 187 versus 90, a 51.9% blowout. Multithread: 26797 versus 25793, 3.7% ahead. Physics: 1981 versus 1408, 28.9% ahead. Random string sorting: 38048 versus 31056, 18.4% ahead.

The single largest gap in either direction is the prime number test, where AMD nearly doubles Intel's score. The second largest is Intel's floating point math win at 35.7%. These two results frame the entire comparison: AMD is broadly faster across most workloads, but Intel has specific strengths in math-heavy and compression tasks.

Both processors sit at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 150 with an average score of 34881, essentially identical to Intel's 34890. The AMD part's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 34222, also essentially identical to AMD's 34220. In other words, each of these chips is competitive with a much wider field than just each other, and the database places them in the same performance tier despite their different internal designs.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 4244P is the pick for rendering and general compute. Its Cinebench sweep, with all six tests landing 5% to 5.2% ahead, makes it the stronger choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and any workload that scales across cores. The physics test result, 1981 versus 1408, reinforces this: AMD is 28.9% ahead in simulated physics workloads. The multithread score of 26797 versus 25793 adds another data point in AMD's favor, and the random string sorting result, 38048 versus 31056, shows an 18.4% edge in data organization tasks.

AMD also dominates security and algorithmic workloads. Data encryption at 18232 versus 16239 is a 10.9% win. Extended instructions at 22149 versus 20426 is a 7.8% win. The prime number test, 187 versus 90, is the most extreme example: AMD is 51.9% ahead, which indicates a major advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic work that involves repeated division and modular arithmetic.

The Intel Xeon 6349P wins in floating point math by a huge margin. At 61796 versus 45546, Intel is 35.7% ahead, which makes it the better choice for scientific computing, financial modeling, and any workload dominated by floating point operations. Intel also wins integer math at 82443 versus 78709, a 4.7% edge, and data compression at 306774 versus 302606, a 1.4% edge.

Intel's Passmark single-thread score of 4528 versus 3710 is a 22% win, but this is contradicted by Cinebench single-core results where AMD leads by 5%. The discrepancy likely reflects different instruction mixes in the two test suites. The database records both, so the honest summary is: Intel wins Passmark single-thread, AMD wins Cinebench single-core, and the right answer depends on which suite matches your application.

The Verdict

For most buyers, the AMD EPYC 4244P is the better processor. It wins 12 of 17 head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench test, and its wins span rendering, encryption, physics, sorting, and prime number computation. The Intel Xeon 6349P is the better choice only if your workload is dominated by floating point math, integer math, data compression, or Passmark-style single-threaded tasks.

The TDP difference matters for system design. AMD runs at 65 watts, Intel at 95 watts. That is a 30-watt gap that affects cooling requirements and power delivery. AMD also uses the AM5 socket with 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while Intel uses Socket 1700 with 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. For a server or workstation with many expansion cards, AMD's extra lanes are a practical advantage.

Both parts support ECC memory, which is essential for server reliability. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. If you have existing DDR4 memory, Intel gives you an upgrade path; if you are building new, AMD's DDR5-only design with 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth is the more modern choice.

The release dates differ by about nine months. AMD launched on 2024-05-20, and Intel followed on 2025-02-23. The launch MSRP for the Intel Xeon 6349P is $509, and the launch MSRP for the AMD EPYC 4244P is $229.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 23089 versus the Intel Xeon 6349P's 21924, putting AMD about 5% ahead.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon 6349P boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD EPYC 4244P boosts to 5.10 GHz. Intel's base clock is lower at 3.60 GHz versus AMD's 3.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon 6349P and the AMD EPYC 4244P support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Xeon 6349P has 18 MB.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Xeon 6349P has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do the two compare in Passmark single-thread?

A: The Intel Xeon 6349P scores 4528 versus the AMD EPYC 4244P's 3710, a 22% advantage for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different designs. The Intel Xeon 6349P uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel. The die measures 163 mm². The AMD EPYC 4244P uses Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process fabricated by TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The process node difference is significant: 5 nm versus 10 nm, which explains why AMD's die is less than half the size while delivering comparable or better performance.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of shared L3. AMD's larger L3 pool, 32 MB versus 18 MB, helps in workloads with repeated data access, which may explain its edge in sorting and encryption tasks.

Memory support diverges. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. AMD supports DDR5 only, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

PCIe connectivity differs. Intel provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. AMD provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. For multi-GPU or high-density NVMe configurations, AMD's additional lanes are a clear advantage.

Integrated graphics: Intel has none, while AMD includes Radeon Graphics. For a headless server this matters little, but for a workstation that needs display output without a discrete GPU, AMD has the edge.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two parts:

• Base clock: Intel 3.60 GHz, AMD 3.80 GHz
• Boost clock: Intel 5.70 GHz, AMD 5.10 GHz
• TDP: Intel 95 W, AMD 65 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700, AMD Socket AM5
• Process node: Intel 10 nm, AMD 5 nm
• Foundry: Intel, TSMC
• Transistors: AMD 6,570 million, Intel not recorded
• Die size: Intel 163 mm², AMD 71 mm²
• L1 cache: Intel 80 KB per core, AMD 64 KB per core
• L2 cache: Intel 1.25 MB per core, AMD 1 MB per core
• L3 cache: Intel 18 MB shared, AMD 32 MB shared
• Memory support: Intel DDR4 and DDR5, AMD DDR5 only
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 83.2 GB/s, Intel not recorded
• PCIe lanes: Intel 16 Gen 5, AMD 28 Gen 5
• Integrated graphics: Intel N/A, AMD Radeon Graphics
• Release date: Intel 2025-02-23, AMD 2024-05-20
• Part number: Intel SRPLT, AMD 100-000001480
• Launch MSRP: Intel $509, AMD $229

Both parts share: 6 cores, 12 threads, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, server/workstation market segment, active production status, locked multiplier, and the 84th percentile ranking. The shared core and thread counts mean the performance differences come entirely from clock speeds, cache sizes, memory support, and architectural efficiency rather than from raw core counts.