Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ vs EPYC 9374F
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
EPYC 9374F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9374F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) | ✅ More affordable ($3,466) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+93%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) | ✅ More affordable ($3,466) |
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 9374F
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 9374F
The EPYC 9374F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,009 points. Launch price was $4,850.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the EPYC 9374F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F — a 7.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9374F uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ scores 79,683 against the EPYC 9374F's 82,009 — a 2.9% lead for the EPYC 9374F. L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+50% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.85 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 300 MB (total)+17% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 79,683 | 82,009+3% |
| 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 9374F 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 9374F — the EPYC 9374F supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F 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 9374F). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) vs 128 (EPYC 9374F) — the EPYC 9374F offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) and SP5 (EPYC 9374F).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9374F). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554; EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9374F debuted at $4850. At current prices ($6497 vs $3466), the EPYC 9374F is $3031 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ delivers 12.3 pts/$ vs 23.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9374F — making the EPYC 9374F the 63.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6497 | $4850-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6497 | $3466-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.3 | 23.7+93% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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