Xeon Platinum 8461V vs Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Xeon Platinum 8461V
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+18%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) |
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 Xeon Gold 6548Y+
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.
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 73,387 points. Launch price was $3,726.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8461V packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ 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 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8461V scores 74,982 against the Xeon Gold 6548Y+'s 73,387 — a 2.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+50% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 97.5 MB+63% | 60 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 74,982+2% | 73,387 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ supports 8% 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. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6548Y+).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 5200+8% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 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. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454; Xeon Gold 6548Y+ rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8461V launched at $4491 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ debuted at $3726. At current prices ($4491 vs $3726), the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is $765 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8461V delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 19.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ — making the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ the 16.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491 | $3726-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4491 | $3726-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 19.7+18% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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