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EPYC 9384X
Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9384X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9384X | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($4,157) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa-X (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9384X | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($4,157) | ⚠️ 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 9384X and Xeon Platinum 8461V
EPYC 9384X
The EPYC 9384X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 72,121 points. Launch price was $5,529.
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 9384X 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 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9384X versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V — a 5.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9384X (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 9384X uses the Genoa-X (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8461V uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9384X scores 72,121 against the Xeon Platinum 8461V's 74,982 — a 3.9% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 9384X vs 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V.
| Feature | EPYC 9384X | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 48 / 96+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 768 MB (total)+688% | 97.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa-X (2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 72,121 | 74,982+4% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9384X 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 9384X supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9384X) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8461V). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9384X) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) — the EPYC 9384X offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9384X) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V).
| Feature | EPYC 9384X | 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 9384X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8461V). Direct competitor: EPYC 9384X rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | EPYC 9384X | 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 9384X launched at $5529 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V debuted at $4491. At current prices ($4157 vs $4491), the EPYC 9384X is $334 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9384X delivers 17.3 pts/$ vs 16.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8461V — making the EPYC 9384X the 3.8% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9384X | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5529 | $4491-19% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4157-7% | $4491 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.3+4% | 16.7 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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