Xeon Max 9480 vs Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Xeon Max 9480
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Max 9480
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12,980) | ✅ More affordable ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+92%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12,980) | ✅ More affordable ($6,497) |
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 Max 9480 and Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Xeon Max 9480
The Xeon Max 9480 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 112.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,913 points. Launch price was $12,980.
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
The Xeon Max 9480 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Max 9480 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Max 9480 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Max 9480 uses the Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Max 9480 scores 82,913 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 4% lead for the Xeon Max 9480. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,900 vs 1,961, a 3.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 55,000 vs 55,000 (0% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). L3 cache: 112.5 MB on the Xeon Max 9480 vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+17% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.3 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 112.5 MB | 300 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 82,913+4% | 79,683 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | 1,961+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 55,000 | 55,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Max 9480) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+).
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| 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 Max 9480 targets HPC Server, Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Max 9480 rivals EPYC 9684X; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | HPC Server | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Max 9480 launched at $12980 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. At current prices ($12980 vs $6497), the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is $6483 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Max 9480 delivers 6.4 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ the 63% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $12980 | $6497-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12980 | $6497-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4 | 12.3+92% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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