EPYC 9355P vs Xeon Platinum 8570
EPYC 9355P
Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9355P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,026) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+229%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,026) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) |
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 9355P and Xeon Platinum 8570
EPYC 9355P
The EPYC 9355P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 97,249 points. Launch price was $2,998.
Xeon Platinum 8570
The Xeon Platinum 8570 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5600 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 93,722 points. Launch price was $9,595.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9355P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8570 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9355P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9355P (base: 3.55 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9355P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9355P scores 97,249 against the Xeon Platinum 8570's 93,722 — a 3.7% lead for the EPYC 9355P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9355P vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570.
| Feature | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 56 / 112+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+10% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.55 GHz+69% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 300 MB (total)+17% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 97,249+4% | 93,722 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 65,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,960 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9355P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The EPYC 9355P supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9355P) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8570). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9355P) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) — the EPYC 9355P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9355P) and Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570).
| Feature | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+50% | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9355P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570). Primary use case: EPYC 9355P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9355P rivals Xeon 6740P; Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554.
| Feature | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Data Center / Single Socket | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9355P launched at $2998 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 debuted at $9595. At current prices ($3026 vs $9595), the EPYC 9355P is $6569 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9355P delivers 32.1 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8570 — making the EPYC 9355P the 106.8% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2998-69% | $9595 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3026-68% | $9595 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.1+228% | 9.8 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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