EPYC 9454 vs Xeon Platinum 8592+

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9454

48 Cores96 Thrd290 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

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Xeon Platinum 8592+

64 Cores128 Thrd350 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9454

48 / 96

87,961

+4.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Xeon Platinum 8592+

64 / 128

84,013

0.0%

About PassMark

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 9454

2022

Why buy it

✅+4.7% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $6,375 less on MSRP ($5,225 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 7.2 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 290W instead of 350W, a 60W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8592+ across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 320 MB).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8592+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,013 vs 87,961).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($11,600 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
❌20.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 290W.

EPYC 9454

2022

Xeon Platinum 8592+

2023

Why buy it

✅+4.7% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $6,375 less on MSRP ($5,225 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 7.2 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 290W instead of 350W, a 60W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8592+ across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 320 MB).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (84,013 vs 87,961).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($11,600 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
❌20.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 290W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9454 better than Xeon Platinum 8592+?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Platinum 8592+ is ahead with a 4.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9454 pulls ahead with 4.7% better PassMark. Xeon Platinum 8592+ also has the bigger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9454 is the better fit. You are getting 4.7% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 9454 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9454 is $6,375 cheaper on MSRP at $5,225 MSRP versus $11,600 MSRP, and it gives you 4.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8592+ is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 132.4% better value on MSRP (16.8 vs 7.2 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Platinum 8592+ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), 25% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 256 MB), and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

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.

EPYC 9454 Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8592+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon Platinum 8592+
1080p
low	171 FPS	188 FPS
medium	142 FPS	165 FPS
high	122 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	155 FPS
medium	120 FPS	131 FPS
high	97 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	70 FPS
medium	60 FPS	63 FPS
high	47 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon Platinum 8592+
1080p
low	533 FPS	277 FPS
medium	465 FPS	246 FPS
high	373 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	438 FPS	230 FPS
medium	392 FPS	208 FPS
high	323 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	143 FPS
medium	246 FPS	131 FPS
high	216 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	99 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon Platinum 8592+
1080p
low	672 FPS	849 FPS
medium	561 FPS	768 FPS
high	522 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	737 FPS
medium	426 FPS	662 FPS
high	390 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	493 FPS
medium	294 FPS	402 FPS
high	263 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9454	Xeon Platinum 8592+
1080p
low	902 FPS	936 FPS
medium	822 FPS	849 FPS
high	708 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	633 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	774 FPS
medium	631 FPS	677 FPS
high	540 FPS	581 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	497 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	558 FPS
medium	464 FPS	501 FPS
high	407 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	383 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9454 and Xeon Platinum 8592+

EPYC 9454

The EPYC 9454 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.

Xeon Platinum 8592+

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 320 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: 84,013 points. Launch price was $11,600.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9454 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ (base: 2.75 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The EPYC 9454 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the Xeon Platinum 8592+'s 84,013 — a 4.6% lead for the EPYC 9454. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454 vs 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon Platinum 8592+
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	64 / 128+33%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.75 GHz+45%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	320 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	87,961+5%	84,013

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9454 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9454 versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8592+). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) — the EPYC 9454 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9454) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8592+).

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon Platinum 8592+
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	5600+111900%
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+157286300%	4096
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8592+). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Xeon Platinum 8592+
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Data Center	—

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8592+ debuted at $11600. On MSRP ($5225 vs $11600), the EPYC 9454 is $6375 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 16.8 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8592+ — making the EPYC 9454 the 79.7% better value option.