Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ vs EPYC 9255
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
EPYC 9255
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9255
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) | ✅ More affordable ($1,934) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+220%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) | ✅ More affordable ($1,934) |
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 9255
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 9255
The EPYC 9255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 75,809 points. Launch price was $2,495.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9255 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9255 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9255 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9255 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ scores 79,683 against the EPYC 9255's 75,809 — a 5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+. L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 9255.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+100% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.25 GHz+41% |
| L3 Cache | 300 MB (total)+134% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 79,683+5% | 75,809 |
| 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 9255 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ versus 4800 on the EPYC 9255 — the EPYC 9255 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9255 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) vs 12 (EPYC 9255). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) vs 128 (EPYC 9255) — the EPYC 9255 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) and SP5 (EPYC 9255).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+69904967% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9255). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554; EPYC 9255 rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High Performance Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ launched at $6497 MSRP, while the EPYC 9255 debuted at $2495. At current prices ($6497 vs $1934), the EPYC 9255 is $4563 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ delivers 12.3 pts/$ vs 39.2 pts/$ for the EPYC 9255 — making the EPYC 9255 the 104.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9255 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6497 | $2495-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6497 | $1934-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.3 | 39.2+219% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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