Xeon 6780E vs Xeon Platinum 8570
Xeon 6780E
Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) | ⚠️ 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 Xeon 6780E and Xeon Platinum 8570
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 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 Xeon 6780E packs 144 cores / 144 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 88 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon 6780E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6780E scores 86,734 against the Xeon Platinum 8570's 93,722 — a 7.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8570. L3 cache: 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 144 / 144+157% | 56 / 112 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 108 MB (total) | 300 MB (total)+178% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+100% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 86,734 | 93,722+8% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 65,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,960 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6780E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 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 8570) — the Xeon 6780E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+10% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570). Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute, Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754; Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Cloud Native Compute | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6780E launched at $11350 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 debuted at $9595. At current prices ($8513 vs $9595), the Xeon 6780E is $1082 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6780E delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8570 — making the Xeon 6780E the 4.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11350 | $9595-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8513-11% | $9595 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2+4% | 9.8 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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