Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ vs EPYC 7713
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
EPYC 7713
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7713
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 7713 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 7713 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+421%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) | ✅ More affordable ($1,299) |
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 8568Y+ and EPYC 7713
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 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: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.
EPYC 7713
The EPYC 7713 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.68 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 83,018 points. Launch price was $7,060.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 7713 offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 7713 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ versus 3.68 GHz on the EPYC 7713 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7713 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ scores 79,683 against the EPYC 7713's 83,018 — a 4.1% lead for the EPYC 7713. L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7713.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 7713 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 64 / 128+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+9% | 3.68 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+15% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 300 MB (total)+17% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+-30% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 79,683 | 83,018+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 55,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7713 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ versus 3200 on the EPYC 7713 — the EPYC 7713 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) vs 128 (EPYC 7713) — the EPYC 7713 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) and SP3 (EPYC 7713).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 7713 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7713). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554; EPYC 7713 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 7713 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, SEV |
| Target Use | High Performance Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ launched at $6497 MSRP, while the EPYC 7713 debuted at $7060. At current prices ($6497 vs $1299), the EPYC 7713 is $5198 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ delivers 12.3 pts/$ vs 63.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7713 — making the EPYC 7713 the 135.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 7713 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6497-8% | $7060 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6497 | $1299-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.3 | 63.9+420% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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