Xeon Silver 4509Y
VS
Xeon 6333P

Xeon Silver 4509Y vs Xeon 6333P

Intel

Xeon Silver 4509Y

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon 6333P

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4509Y

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#92
Xeon Silver 4509Y
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
98%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
98%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6333P

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#92
Xeon 6333P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
98%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
98%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon 6333P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon Silver 4509Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightXeon Silver 4509YXeon 6333P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon Silver 4509YXeon 6333P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Silver 4509Y and Xeon 6333P

Intel

Xeon Silver 4509Y

The Xeon Silver 4509Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 18,749 points. Launch price was $563.

Intel

Xeon 6333P

The Xeon 6333P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 18,751 points. Launch price was $319.

Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4509Y packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon 6333P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Silver 4509Y has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4509Y versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon 6333P — a 15.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6333P (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4509Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6333P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4509Y scores 18,749 against the Xeon 6333P's 18,751 — a 0% lead for the Xeon 6333P. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4509Y vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon 6333P.

FeatureXeon Silver 4509YXeon 6333P
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
4.8 GHz+17%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
3.1 GHz+19%
L3 Cache
22.5 MB (total)+25%
18 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+60%
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
18,749
18,751
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4509Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6333P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Silver 4509YXeon 6333P
Socket
LGA4677
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%