Xeon Platinum 8461V vs Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Xeon Platinum 8461V
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($4,491) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+36%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($4,491) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
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 Platinum 8568Y+
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 Platinum 8568Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Platinum 8461V and Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8461V scores 74,982 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 6.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+. L3 cache: 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 97.5 MB | 300 MB (total)+208% |
| 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 | 79,683+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 55,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — the Xeon Platinum 8461V supports 199.6% 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 Platinum 8568Y+).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| 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. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8461V launched at $4491 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. At current prices ($4491 vs $6497), the Xeon Platinum 8461V is $2006 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8461V delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the Xeon Platinum 8461V the 30.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491-31% | $6497 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4491-31% | $6497 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+36% | 12.3 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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