CPU
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Xeon Gold 6448H
Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6448H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6448H | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,658) | ✅ More affordable ($418) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6448H | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+751%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,658) | ✅ More affordable ($418) |
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 6448H and Xeon Platinum 8571N
Xeon Gold 6448H
The Xeon Gold 6448H 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 70,292 points. Launch price was $3,658.
Xeon Platinum 8571N
The Xeon Platinum 8571N 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4800 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 68,385 points. Launch price was $6,839.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6448H packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8571N offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8571N has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6448H versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8571N — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6448H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6448H uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8571N uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6448H scores 70,292 against the Xeon Platinum 8571N's 68,385 — a 2.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6448H. L3 cache: 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6448H vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8571N.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6448H | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 52 / 104+63% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+2% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB | 300 MB (total)+400% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 70,292+3% | 68,385 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 60,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6448H versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8571N — the Xeon Gold 6448H supports 199.6% 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. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6448H) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8571N).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6448H | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 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. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8571N targets Cloud Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6448H rivals EPYC 9454; Xeon Platinum 8571N rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6448H | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Cloud Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6448H launched at $3658 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8571N debuted at $599.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6448H | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3658 | $599-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $418 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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