EPYC 9754 vs Xeon Platinum 8570
EPYC 9754
Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9754
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9754 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,631) | ✅ More affordable ($9,595) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bergamo (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9754 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,631) | ✅ More affordable ($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 9754 and Xeon Platinum 8570
EPYC 9754
The EPYC 9754 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 98,450 points. Launch price was $11,900.
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 9754 packs 128 cores / 256 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the EPYC 9754 has 72 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 9754 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570 (base: 2.25 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9754 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9754 scores 98,450 against the Xeon Platinum 8570's 93,722 — a 4.9% lead for the EPYC 9754. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 104,584 vs 65,000 (46.7% advantage for the EPYC 9754). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,634 vs 1,960, a 18.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8570 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,825 vs 18,960 (11.9% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9754 vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 128 / 256+129% | 56 / 112 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 2.25 GHz+7% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 300 MB (total)+17% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Bergamo (2023) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 98,450+5% | 93,722 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 104,584+61% | 65,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,634 | 1,960+20% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,825 | 18,960+13% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9754 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 DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9754 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9754) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8570). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9754) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) — the EPYC 9754 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9754) and Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570).
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 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 9754) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570). Primary use case: EPYC 9754 targets Data Center / Cloud Native, Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9754 rivals Xeon 6780E; Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | 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 / Cloud Native | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9754 launched at $11900 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 debuted at $9595. At current prices ($10631 vs $9595), the Xeon Platinum 8570 is $1036 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9754 delivers 9.3 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8570 — making the Xeon Platinum 8570 the 5.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11900 | $9595-19% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10631 | $9595-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 9.8+5% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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