EPYC 9255 vs Xeon Platinum 8461V

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

75809

Passmark Score

74982

Performance Difference

EPYC 9255 is 1.1% faster than Xeon Platinum 8461V

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, EPYC 9255 performs 1.1% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between EPYC 9255 and Xeon Platinum 8461V.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for EPYC 9255 and Xeon Platinum 8461V

AMD

EPYC 9255

The EPYC 9255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 75,809 points. Launch price was $2,495.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$2,495
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:10 October 2024 (1 year ago)
Architecture Codename:Turin (2024)
Performance Ranking Position:72

Technical Specifications

Cores:24
Threads:48
Die Size:4x 70.6 mm2
L1 Cache:80 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:128 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4.8 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.25 GHz
Transistor Count:33,260 million
Process Technology:4 nm

Compatibility

Socket:SP5
Power Consumption (TDP):200 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5
Intel

Xeon Platinum 8461V

The Xeon Platinum 8461V 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 74,982 points. Launch price was $4,491.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$4,491
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:10 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Performance Ranking Position:74

Technical Specifications

Cores:48
Threads:96
Die Size:4x 477 mm2
L1 Cache:80K (per core)
L2 Cache:2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:97.5 MB
Max Frequency:3.7 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.2 GHz
Process Technology:Intel 7 nm
Max Case Temperature (TCase):77 °C

Compatibility

Socket:LGA4677
Power Consumption (TDP):300 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400
Memory Channels:8
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:4 TB

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