Xeon w9-3495X vs Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon w9-3495X
Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($6,333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($6,333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) |
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 w9-3495X and Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon w9-3495X
The Xeon w9-3495X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 90,441 points. Launch price was $5,889.
Xeon Platinum 8470
The Xeon Platinum 8470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3495X packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon w9-3495X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3495X scores 90,441 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. Both processors carry 105 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+8% | 52 / 104 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+26% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 105 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 90,441 | 89,850 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 72,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,136 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,600 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3495X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) — the Xeon w9-3495X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112+40% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Xeon w9-3495X) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation, Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Ultimate Workstation | Cloud Infrastructure |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3495X launched at $5889 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. At current prices ($6333 vs $9359), the Xeon w9-3495X is $3026 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3495X delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the Xeon w9-3495X the 39.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5889-37% | $9359 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6333-32% | $9359 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3+49% | 9.6 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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