Xeon Platinum 8461V vs EPYC 9354P
Xeon Platinum 8461V
EPYC 9354P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9354P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 9354P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($2,205) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 9354P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+103%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($2,205) |
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 9354P
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 9354P
The EPYC 9354P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 74,808 points. Launch price was $2,730.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8461V packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9354P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8461V has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9354P — a 2.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 9354P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9354P uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8461V scores 74,982 against the EPYC 9354P's 74,808 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9354P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 9354P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+50% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.25 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 97.5 MB | 256 MB (total)+163% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 74,982 | 74,808 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9354P uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9354P supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) vs 12 (EPYC 9354P). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) vs 128 (EPYC 9354P) — the EPYC 9354P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) and SP5 (EPYC 9354P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 9354P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
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 VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9354P). Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454; EPYC 9354P rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 9354P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8461V launched at $4491 MSRP, while the EPYC 9354P debuted at $2730. At current prices ($4491 vs $2205), the EPYC 9354P is $2286 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8461V delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 33.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 9354P — making the EPYC 9354P the 68.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | EPYC 9354P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491 | $2730-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4491 | $2205-51% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 33.9+103% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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