Xeon Max 9480 vs Xeon Platinum 8592+
Xeon Max 9480
Xeon Platinum 8592+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Max 9480
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8592+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12,980) | ✅ More affordable ($11,600) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12,980) | ✅ More affordable ($11,600) |
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 8592+
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 8592+
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 320 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: 84,013 points. Launch price was $11,600.
Processing Power
The Xeon Max 9480 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Max 9480 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon Max 9480 uses the Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Max 9480 scores 82,913 against the Xeon Platinum 8592+'s 84,013 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8592+. L3 cache: 112.5 MB on the Xeon Max 9480 vs 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112 | 64 / 128+14% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 112.5 MB | 320 MB (total)+184% |
| 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 | 84,013+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 55,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Max 9480 versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 8592+).
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 5600+111900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 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. Primary use case: Xeon Max 9480 targets HPC Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Max 9480 rivals EPYC 9684X; Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Max 9480 launched at $12980 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ debuted at $11600. At current prices ($12980 vs $11600), the Xeon Platinum 8592+ is $1380 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Max 9480 delivers 6.4 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — making the Xeon Platinum 8592+ the 12.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Max 9480 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $12980 | $11600-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12980 | $11600-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4 | 7.2+12% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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