Xeon 6780E vs Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon 6780E
Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) | ⚠️ 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 Xeon 6780E and Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
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 Xeon 6780E packs 144 cores / 144 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 92 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8470 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6780E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6780E scores 86,734 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 3.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8470. L3 cache: 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 144 / 144+177% | 52 / 104 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 108 MB (total)+3% | 105 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+100% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 86,734 | 89,850+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6780E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6780E) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) — the Xeon 6780E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+10% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute, Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Cloud Native Compute | Cloud Infrastructure |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6780E launched at $11350 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. At current prices ($8513 vs $9359), the Xeon 6780E is $846 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6780E delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the Xeon 6780E the 5.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11350 | $9359-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8513-9% | $9359 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2+6% | 9.6 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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