Xeon Gold 6554S vs Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Xeon Gold 6554S
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6554S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,836) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+150%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,836) | ⚠️ 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 6554S and Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Xeon Gold 6554S
The Xeon Gold 6554S 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 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 180 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5200 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 50,777 points. Launch price was $3,157.
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
The Xeon Gold 6554S packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6554S has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6554S versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Both are built on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6554S scores 50,777 against the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+'s 50,189 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6554S. L3 cache: 180 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6554S vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+13% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 180 MB (total)+200% | 60 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 50,777+1% | 50,189 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6554S versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports 7.4% 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 6554S) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200 | 5600+8% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| 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. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6554S rivals EPYC 9384X; Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ rivals EPYC 9474F.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | 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 6554S launched at $3157 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ debuted at $5945. At current prices ($2836 vs $7000), the Xeon Gold 6554S is $4164 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6554S delivers 17.9 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — making the Xeon Gold 6554S the 85.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3157-47% | $5945 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2836-59% | $7000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9+149% | 7.2 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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