Xeon Platinum 8571N vs Xeon Gold 6448H
Xeon Platinum 8571N
Xeon Gold 6448H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6448H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($418) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,658) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+751%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($418) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,658) |
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 8571N and Xeon Gold 6448H
Xeon Platinum 8571N
The Xeon Platinum 8571N 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4800 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 68,385 points. Launch price was $6,839.
Xeon Gold 6448H
The Xeon Gold 6448H 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 70,292 points. Launch price was $3,658.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8571N packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6448H offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8571N has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8571N versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6448H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6448H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8571N uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6448H uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8571N scores 68,385 against the Xeon Gold 6448H's 70,292 — a 2.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6448H. L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8571N vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6448H.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104+63% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 300 MB (total)+400% | 60 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 | 68,385 | 70,292+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 60,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8571N versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6448H — the Xeon Gold 6448H supports 199.6% 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. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8571N) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6448H).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8571N targets Cloud Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8571N rivals EPYC 9454; Xeon Gold 6448H rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Cloud Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8571N launched at $599 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6448H debuted at $3658.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8571N | Xeon Gold 6448H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-84% | $3658 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $418 | — |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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