Xeon Platinum 8461V vs EPYC 8534P
Xeon Platinum 8461V
EPYC 8534P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8534P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 8534P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($4,491) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,529) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 8534P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+28%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($4,491) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,529) |
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 8534P
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 8534P
The EPYC 8534P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 71,900 points. Launch price was $4,950.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8461V packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 8534P offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 8534P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 8534P — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8461V (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 8534P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8461V scores 74,982 against the EPYC 8534P's 71,900 — a 4.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8534P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 8534P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 64 / 128+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+19% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 97.5 MB | 128 MB (total)+31% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 74,982+4% | 71,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,678 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,882 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 8534P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 8534P — the Xeon Platinum 8461V supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8461V supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 GB — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) vs 6 (EPYC 8534P). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) vs 96 (EPYC 8534P) — the EPYC 8534P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) and SP6 (EPYC 8534P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 8534P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 1152 GB+29491100% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 96+20% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8461V) vs AMD-V (EPYC 8534P). Primary use case: EPYC 8534P targets Cloud Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454; EPYC 8534P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 8534P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Cloud Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8461V launched at $4491 MSRP, while the EPYC 8534P debuted at $5529. At current prices ($4491 vs $5529), the Xeon Platinum 8461V is $1038 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8461V delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 8534P — making the Xeon Platinum 8461V the 24.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 8534P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491-19% | $5529 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4491-19% | $5529 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+28% | 13.0 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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