EPYC 9255 vs Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
EPYC 9255
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9255
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9255 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,934) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9255 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+220%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,934) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9255 and Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
EPYC 9255
The EPYC 9255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 75,809 points. Launch price was $2,495.
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9255 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9255 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — a 18.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9255 (base: 3.25 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 9255 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9255 scores 75,809 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 9255 vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.
| Feature | EPYC 9255 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 48 / 96+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+20% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.25 GHz+41% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 300 MB (total)+134% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 75,809 | 79,683+5% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 55,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9255 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9255 versus DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — the EPYC 9255 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9255 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9255) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9255) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) — the EPYC 9255 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9255) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+).
| Feature | EPYC 9255 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 4096 GB+69904967% |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
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 9255) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9255 rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | EPYC 9255 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Target Use | — | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9255 launched at $2495 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. At current prices ($1934 vs $6497), the EPYC 9255 is $4563 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9255 delivers 39.2 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the EPYC 9255 the 104.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9255 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2495-62% | $6497 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1934-70% | $6497 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.2+219% | 12.3 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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