Xeon Platinum 8470 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Xeon Platinum 8470
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+187%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
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.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 94,737 points. Launch price was $6,499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX's 94,737 — a 5.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470 vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104 | 64 / 128+23% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 256 MB+144% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Chagall PRO (2022) |
| PassMark | 89,850 | 94,737+5% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 66,403 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses sWRX8 (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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — the Xeon Platinum 8470 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | sWRX8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+100% | 2048 GB |
| 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 true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | true |
| Target Use | Cloud Infrastructure | Professional Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX debuted at $6499. At current prices ($9359 vs $3444), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $5915 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 96.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9359 | $6499-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9359 | $3444-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 27.5+186% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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