Xeon Platinum 8470 vs Xeon w9-3495X

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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.

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3495X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (89,850 vs 90,441).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,470 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 60.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,470 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 60.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3495X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (89,850 vs 90,441).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3495X better than Xeon Platinum 8470?

Yes. Xeon w9-3495X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 32.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon w9-3495X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 32.7% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w9-3495X is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 56 cores and 112 threads.

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

Xeon w9-3495X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w9-3495X is $3,470 cheaper on MSRP at $5,889 MSRP versus $9,359 MSRP, and it gives you a 32.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 60.0% better value on MSRP (15.4 vs 9.6 PassMark/$), 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 w9-3495X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 56 cores / 112 threads instead of 52/104 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.

Xeon Platinum 8470 Benchmark Check

Xeon w9-3495X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8470	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	191 FPS	316 FPS
medium	172 FPS	306 FPS
high	140 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	274 FPS
medium	132 FPS	237 FPS
high	102 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	186 FPS
medium	64 FPS	159 FPS
high	49 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8470	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	282 FPS	384 FPS
medium	250 FPS	332 FPS
high	206 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	308 FPS
medium	208 FPS	273 FPS
high	177 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	181 FPS
medium	131 FPS	162 FPS
high	119 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8470	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	854 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	773 FPS	1086 FPS
high	738 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	649 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	760 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	683 FPS	913 FPS
high	637 FPS	839 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	505 FPS	605 FPS
medium	413 FPS	521 FPS
high	368 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8470	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	982 FPS	1141 FPS
medium	885 FPS	1015 FPS
high	765 FPS	896 FPS
ultra	662 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	803 FPS	924 FPS
medium	700 FPS	809 FPS
high	603 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	516 FPS	625 FPS
4K
low	576 FPS	675 FPS
medium	518 FPS	602 FPS
high	459 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8470 and Xeon w9-3495X

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the Xeon w9-3495X offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon w9-3495X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). Both are built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the Xeon w9-3495X's 90,441 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. Both processors carry 105 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8470	Xeon w9-3495X
Cores / Threads	52 / 104	56 / 112+8%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.8 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2 GHz+5%	1.9 GHz
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	89,850	90,441
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	72,560
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,136
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,600

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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: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) — the Xeon w9-3495X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8470	Xeon w9-3495X
Socket	LGA4677	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB	4096 GB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	80	112+40%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs true (Xeon w9-3495X). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure, Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8470	Xeon w9-3495X
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT	true
Target Use	Cloud Infrastructure	Ultimate Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3495X debuted at $5889. On MSRP ($9359 vs $5889), the Xeon w9-3495X is $3470 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3495X — making the Xeon w9-3495X the 46.1% better value option.