EPYC 9354 vs Xeon Platinum 8461V
EPYC 9354
Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9354
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9354 | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,498) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9354 | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+77%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,498) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) |
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 9354 and Xeon Platinum 8461V
EPYC 9354
The EPYC 9354 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 73,892 points. Launch price was $3,420.
Xeon Platinum 8461V
The Xeon Platinum 8461V 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 74,982 points. Launch price was $4,491.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9354 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8461V has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9354 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V — a 2.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9354 (base: 3.25 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 9354 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8461V uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9354 scores 73,892 against the Xeon Platinum 8461V's 74,982 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9354 vs 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V.
| Feature | EPYC 9354 | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 48 / 96+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.25 GHz+48% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+163% | 97.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 73,892 | 74,982+1% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9354 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8461V uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9354 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9354) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8461V). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9354) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) — the EPYC 9354 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9354) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V).
| Feature | EPYC 9354 | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+50% | 4096 |
| 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 9354) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8461V). Direct competitor: EPYC 9354 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | EPYC 9354 | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9354 launched at $3420 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V debuted at $4491. At current prices ($2498 vs $4491), the EPYC 9354 is $1993 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9354 delivers 29.6 pts/$ vs 16.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8461V — making the EPYC 9354 the 55.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9354 | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3420-24% | $4491 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2498-44% | $4491 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.6+77% | 16.7 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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