Xeon Platinum 8461V vs EPYC 7662
Xeon Platinum 8461V
EPYC 7662
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7662
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($1,266) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+242%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($1,266) |
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 8461V and EPYC 7662
Xeon Platinum 8461V
The Xeon Platinum 8461V 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. 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, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 74,982 points. Launch price was $4,491.
EPYC 7662
The EPYC 7662 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-02-19. It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 32 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 72,298 points. Launch price was $6,700.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8461V packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 7662 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7662 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7662 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8461V (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7662 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8461V scores 74,982 against the EPYC 7662's 72,298 — a 3.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V vs 256 MB on the EPYC 7662.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 64 / 128+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 97.5 MB | 256 MB+163% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 32 MB+1500% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 74,982+4% | 72,298 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7662 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 3200 on the EPYC 7662 — the Xeon Platinum 8461V supports 40% 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: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) vs 128 (EPYC 7662) — the EPYC 7662 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) and SP3 (EPYC 7662).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8461V supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454; EPYC 7662 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8461V launched at $4491 MSRP, while the EPYC 7662 debuted at $6150. At current prices ($4491 vs $1266), the EPYC 7662 is $3225 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8461V delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 57.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 7662 — making the EPYC 7662 the 109.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 7662 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491-27% | $6150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4491 | $1266-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 57.1+242% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2020 |
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