EPYC 9275F vs Xeon Platinum 8470
EPYC 9275F
Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9275F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+156%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) |
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 9275F and Xeon Platinum 8470
EPYC 9275F
The EPYC 9275F 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 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,620 points. Launch price was $3,439.
Xeon Platinum 8470
The Xeon Platinum 8470 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9275F packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8470 has 28 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — a 23.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 9275F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9275F scores 84,620 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8470. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9275F vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 52 / 104+117% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+26% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+105% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+144% | 105 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 | 84,620 | 89,850+6% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9275F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6000 on the EPYC 9275F versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — the EPYC 9275F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9275F) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8470). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9275F) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) — the EPYC 9275F offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6000+119900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 4 TB+69904967% |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | — | Cloud Infrastructure |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9275F launched at $3439 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. At current prices ($3439 vs $9359), the EPYC 9275F is $5920 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9275F delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the EPYC 9275F the 87.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3439-63% | $9359 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3439-63% | $9359 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.6+156% | 9.6 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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