Xeon Platinum 8470 vs EPYC 9454
Xeon Platinum 8470
EPYC 9454
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($576) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1491%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($576) |
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 9454
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 9454
The EPYC 9454 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the EPYC 9454 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8470 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 9454 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the EPYC 9454's 87,961 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8470. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104+8% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.75 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 256 MB (total)+144% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 89,850+2% | 87,961 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 9454 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9454 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 12 (EPYC 9454). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 128 (EPYC 9454) — the EPYC 9454 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 6 TB+50% |
| 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 AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure, EPYC 9454 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Cloud Infrastructure | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the EPYC 9454 debuted at $5225. At current prices ($9359 vs $576), the EPYC 9454 is $8783 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 152.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9454 — making the EPYC 9454 the 176.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9359 | $5225-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9359 | $576-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 152.7+1491% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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