Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs EPYC 7663
Xeon Platinum 8592+
EPYC 7663
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8592+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7663
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 7663 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,600) | ✅ More affordable ($6,366) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 7663 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+78%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,600) | ✅ More affordable ($6,366) |
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 8592+ and EPYC 7663
Xeon Platinum 8592+
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 320 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: 84,013 points. Launch price was $11,600.
EPYC 7663
The EPYC 7663 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 82,120 points. Launch price was $6,366.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 7663 offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7663 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7663 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8592+ scores 84,013 against the EPYC 7663's 82,120 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8592+. L3 cache: 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7663.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 7663 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+14% | 56 / 112 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 320 MB (total)+25% | 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 | 84,013+2% | 82,120 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,370 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,380 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7663 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7663 — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) vs 128 (EPYC 7663) — the EPYC 7663 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) and SP3 (EPYC 7663).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 7663 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+139900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8592+) vs AMD-V (EPYC 7663). Primary use case: EPYC 7663 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554; EPYC 7663 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 7663 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ launched at $11600 MSRP, while the EPYC 7663 debuted at $6366. At current prices ($11600 vs $6366), the EPYC 7663 is $5234 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8592+ delivers 7.2 pts/$ vs 12.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7663 — making the EPYC 7663 the 56.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 7663 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11600 | $6366-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $11600 | $6366-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2 | 12.9+79% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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