Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs Xeon 6780E
Xeon Platinum 8592+
Xeon 6780E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8592+
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,600) | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,600) | ✅ More affordable ($8,513) |
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 Xeon 6780E
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.
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 80 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8592+ scores 84,013 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 3.2% lead for the Xeon 6780E. L3 cache: 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 144 / 144+125% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+30% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 320 MB (total)+196% | 108 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 3 nm-70% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 84,013 | 86,734+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6780E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6780E — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) vs 88 (Xeon 6780E) — the Xeon 6780E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+111900% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4 TB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 88+10% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8592+) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E). Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | — | Cloud Native Compute |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8592+ launched at $11600 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. At current prices ($11600 vs $8513), the Xeon 6780E is $3087 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8592+ delivers 7.2 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the Xeon 6780E the 33.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8592+ | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11600 | $11350-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $11600 | $8513-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2 | 10.2+42% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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