Xeon Platinum 8470 vs EPYC 9275F
Xeon Platinum 8470
EPYC 9275F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9275F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+156%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($3,439) |
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 9275F
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 9275F
The EPYC 9275F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,620 points. Launch price was $3,439.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the EPYC 9275F offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8470 has 28 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F — a 23.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 2 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9275F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the EPYC 9275F's 84,620 — a 6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8470. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9275F.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104+117% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 4.1 GHz+105% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 256 MB (total)+144% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 89,850+6% | 84,620 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9275F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 6000 on the EPYC 9275F — the EPYC 9275F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 12 (EPYC 9275F). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 128 (EPYC 9275F) — the EPYC 9275F offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 6000+119900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+69904967% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| 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-SNP (EPYC 9275F). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Cloud Infrastructure | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the EPYC 9275F debuted at $3439. At current prices ($9359 vs $3439), the EPYC 9275F is $5920 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 9275F — making the EPYC 9275F the 87.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9275F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9359 | $3439-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9359 | $3439-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 24.6+156% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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