Xeon Platinum 8570 vs Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon Platinum 8570
Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) | ✅ More affordable ($9,359) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) | ✅ More affordable ($9,359) |
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 8570 and Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon Platinum 8570
The Xeon Platinum 8570 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5600 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 93,722 points. Launch price was $9,595.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8570 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8570 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8570 uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8570 scores 93,722 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 4.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8570. L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570 vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+8% | 52 / 104 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+5% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 300 MB (total)+186% | 105 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 93,722+4% | 89,850 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 65,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,960 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server, Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Cloud Infrastructure |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8570 launched at $9595 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. At current prices ($9595 vs $9359), the Xeon Platinum 8470 is $236 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8570 delivers 9.8 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the Xeon Platinum 8570 the 1.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9595 | $9359-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9595 | $9359-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+2% | 9.6 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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