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Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,995) | ✅ More affordable ($418) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+852%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,995) | ✅ 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 Platinum 8352Y and Xeon Platinum 8571N
Xeon Platinum 8352Y
The Xeon Platinum 8352Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 68,643 points. Launch price was $3,995.
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 Platinum 8352Y 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 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8571N — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8571N (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8571N is built on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8352Y scores 68,643 against the Xeon Platinum 8571N's 68,385 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8352Y. L3 cache: 48 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8571N.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 52 / 104+63% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB | 300 MB (total)+525% |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | — | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 68,643 | 68,385 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 60,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8352Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8571N uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8571N — the Xeon Platinum 8352Y supports 199.4% 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. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352Y) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8571N) — the Xeon Platinum 8571N offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352Y) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8571N).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 80+25% |
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 Platinum 8352Y rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Platinum 8571N rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | 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 Platinum 8352Y launched at $3995 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8571N debuted at $599.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352Y | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3995 | $599-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $418 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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