Xeon Platinum 8470 vs Xeon Platinum 8592+
Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon Platinum 8592+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8592+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($9,359) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,600) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($9,359) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,600) |
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 Platinum 8592+
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 Platinum 8592+
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 320 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,013 points. Launch price was $11,600.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the Xeon Platinum 8592+'s 84,013 — a 6.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8470. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470 vs 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104 | 64 / 128+23% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+5% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 320 MB (total)+205% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 89,850+7% | 84,013 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 5600+111900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8592+). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Cloud Infrastructure | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ debuted at $11600. At current prices ($9359 vs $11600), the Xeon Platinum 8470 is $2241 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — making the Xeon Platinum 8470 the 28% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon Platinum 8592+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9359-19% | $11600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9359-19% | $11600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+33% | 7.2 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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