Xeon Gold 6314U vs Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Xeon Gold 6314U
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6314U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6314U | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,977) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6314U | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+129%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,977) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
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 Gold 6314U and Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Xeon Gold 6314U
The Xeon Gold 6314U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,916 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,189 points. Launch price was $5,945.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6314U and Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6314U versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6314U uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6314U scores 48,916 against the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+'s 50,189 — a 2.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6314U vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6314U | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 60 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 48,916 | 50,189+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6314U uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6314U versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Xeon Gold 6314U) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) — the Xeon Gold 6314U offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (Xeon Gold 6314U) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6314U | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 5600+75% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6314U rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ rivals EPYC 9474F.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6314U | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6314U launched at $2977 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ debuted at $5945.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6314U | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2977-50% | $5945 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $7000 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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