Xeon w7-3555 vs Xeon Platinum 8571N
Xeon w7-3555
Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w7-3555
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8571N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w7-3555 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,199) | ✅ More affordable ($418) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w7-3555 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+431%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,199) | ✅ More affordable ($418) |
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 w7-3555 and Xeon Platinum 8571N
Xeon w7-3555
The Xeon w7-3555 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 75 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 325 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 67,754 points. Launch price was $2,339.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon w7-3555 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8571N offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8571N has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3555 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8571N — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-3555 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon w7-3555 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8571N uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w7-3555 scores 67,754 against the Xeon Platinum 8571N's 68,385 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8571N. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,961, a 15.9% lead for the Xeon w7-3555 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,120 vs 60,000 (111.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8571N). L3 cache: 75 MB on the Xeon w7-3555 vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8571N.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3555 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 52 / 104+86% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+20% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 75 MB | 300 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 67,754 | 68,385 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300+17% | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,120 | 60,000+250% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w7-3555) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8571N) — the Xeon w7-3555 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w7-3555) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8571N).
| Feature | Xeon w7-3555 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112+40% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon w7-3555 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Xeon w7-3555) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8571N). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8571N targets Cloud Server. Direct competitor: Xeon w7-3555 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX; Xeon Platinum 8571N rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3555 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Cloud Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w7-3555 launched at $2749 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8571N debuted at $599. At current prices ($2199 vs $418), the Xeon Platinum 8571N is $1781 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w7-3555 delivers 30.8 pts/$ vs 163.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8571N — making the Xeon Platinum 8571N the 136.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3555 | Xeon Platinum 8571N |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2749 | $599-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2199 | $418-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.8 | 163.6+431% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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