Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs EPYC 9374F
Xeon Platinum 8592+
EPYC 9374F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8592+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9374F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,600) | ✅ More affordable ($3,466) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+227%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,600) | ✅ 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 8592+ and EPYC 9374F
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 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 8592+ packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9374F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9374F — a 9.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9374F (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 8592+ scores 84,013 against the EPYC 9374F's 82,009 — a 2.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8592+. L3 cache: 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9374F.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+100% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.85 GHz+103% |
| L3 Cache | 320 MB (total)+25% | 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 | 84,013+2% | 82,009 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus 4800 on the EPYC 9374F — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports 15.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9374F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) vs 12 (EPYC 9374F). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) vs 128 (EPYC 9374F) — the EPYC 9374F offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) and SP5 (EPYC 9374F).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+17% | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| 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 8592+) vs VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9374F). Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554; EPYC 9374F rivals Xeon Platinum 8480+.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | 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 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ launched at $11600 MSRP, while the EPYC 9374F debuted at $4850. At current prices ($11600 vs $3466), the EPYC 9374F is $8134 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8592+ delivers 7.2 pts/$ vs 23.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9374F — making the EPYC 9374F the 106.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | EPYC 9374F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11600 | $4850-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $11600 | $3466-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2 | 23.7+229% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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