Xeon Platinum 8470 vs EPYC 7J13
Xeon Platinum 8470
EPYC 7J13
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7J13
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5788%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 7J13
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 7J13
The EPYC 7J13 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2021-03-01. It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 84,786 points. Launch price was $6,000.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the EPYC 7J13 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7J13 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7J13 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8470 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7J13 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the EPYC 7J13's 84,786 — a 5.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8470. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7J13.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104 | 64 / 128+23% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.55 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 256 MB (total)+144% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 89,850+6% | 84,786 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7J13 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 3200 on the EPYC 7J13 — the EPYC 7J13 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7J13 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 128 (EPYC 7J13) — the EPYC 7J13 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+104857500% | 4096 |
| 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 VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7J13). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; EPYC 7J13 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, SEV |
| Target Use | Cloud Infrastructure | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the EPYC 7J13 debuted at $7890. At current prices ($9359 vs $150), the EPYC 7J13 is $9209 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 565.2 pts/$ for the EPYC 7J13 — making the EPYC 7J13 the 193.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 7J13 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9359 | $7890-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9359 | $150-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 565.2+5788% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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