Xeon Platinum 8470 vs EPYC 7773X
Xeon Platinum 8470
EPYC 7773X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($8,800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($8,800) |
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 8470 and EPYC 7773X
Xeon Platinum 8470
The Xeon Platinum 8470 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the EPYC 7773X offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8470 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7773X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the EPYC 7773X's 91,340 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 7773X. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470 vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104 | 64 / 128+23% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 768 MB (total)+631% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 89,850 | 91,340+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 45,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7773X uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7773X — the Xeon Platinum 8470 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 128 (EPYC 7773X) — the EPYC 7773X offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs AMD-V (EPYC 7773X). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure, EPYC 7773X targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Cloud Infrastructure | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the EPYC 7773X debuted at $8800. At current prices ($9359 vs $8800), the EPYC 7773X is $559 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 10.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7773X — making the EPYC 7773X the 7.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9359 | $8800-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9359 | $8800-6% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 10.4+8% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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