Xeon w9-3575X vs Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Xeon w9-3575X
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3575X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3575X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($675) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3575X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+897%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($675) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
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 w9-3575X and Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Xeon w9-3575X
The Xeon w9-3575X 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 44 cores and 88 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,507 points. Launch price was $3,789.
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 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: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3575X packs 44 cores / 88 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3575X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3575X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon w9-3575X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3575X scores 82,507 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 3.5% lead for the Xeon w9-3575X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,961, a 15.9% lead for the Xeon w9-3575X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 19,320 vs 55,000 (96% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). L3 cache: 97.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3575X vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3575X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 44 / 88 | 48 / 96+9% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+20% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 97.5 MB | 300 MB (total)+208% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 82,507+4% | 79,683 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 60,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300+17% | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 19,320 | 55,000+185% |
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 w9-3575X) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) — the Xeon w9-3575X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w9-3575X) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+).
| Feature | Xeon w9-3575X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112+40% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon w9-3575X 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 w9-3575X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3575X rivals Ryzen Threadripper 7970X; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3575X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3575X launched at $3789 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. At current prices ($675 vs $6497), the Xeon w9-3575X is $5822 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3575X delivers 122.2 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the Xeon w9-3575X the 163.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3575X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3789-42% | $6497 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $675-90% | $6497 |
| Performance per Dollar | 122.2+893% | 12.3 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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