Xeon Platinum 8470 vs Xeon 6780E
Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon 6780E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) |
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 Xeon 6780E
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.
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 92 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 23.5% 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 Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 3.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8470. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470 vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104 | 144 / 144+177% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 108 MB (total)+3% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+100% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 89,850+4% | 86,734 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6780E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 88 (Xeon 6780E) — the Xeon 6780E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 88+10% |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure, Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Cloud Infrastructure | Cloud Native Compute |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. At current prices ($9359 vs $8513), the Xeon 6780E is $846 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the Xeon 6780E the 5.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9359-18% | $11350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9359 | $8513-9% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 10.2+6% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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