EPYC 9355P vs Xeon Platinum 8570

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9355P

32 Cores64 Thrd280 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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Xeon Platinum 8570

56 Cores112 Thrd350 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9355P

32 / 64

97,249

+3.8%

Ryzen 9 7945HX

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Xeon Platinum 8570

56 / 112

93,722

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 9355P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.1% higher average FPS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,597 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Delivers 232.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8570

2023

Why buy it

✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9355P across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (93,722 vs 97,249).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

EPYC 9355P

2024

Xeon Platinum 8570

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.1% higher average FPS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,597 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Delivers 232.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9355P across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (93,722 vs 97,249).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9355P better than Xeon Platinum 8570?

Yes. EPYC 9355P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 14.1% average FPS lead across 47 shared CPU game tests in our data, 3.8% 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, EPYC 9355P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.1% more average FPS across 47 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9355P is the better fit. You are getting 3.8% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

EPYC 9355P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9355P is $6,597 cheaper on MSRP at $2,998 MSRP versus $9,595 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.1% average FPS lead across 47 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 232.1% better value on MSRP (32.4 vs 9.8 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 9355P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 56/112. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 9355P Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	174 FPS	188 FPS
medium	144 FPS	165 FPS
high	124 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	155 FPS
medium	123 FPS	131 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	70 FPS
medium	73 FPS	63 FPS
high	58 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	658 FPS	282 FPS
medium	566 FPS	250 FPS
high	459 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	230 FPS
medium	483 FPS	208 FPS
high	404 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	333 FPS	143 FPS
medium	295 FPS	131 FPS
high	268 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	99 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	752 FPS	910 FPS
medium	638 FPS	838 FPS
high	593 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	782 FPS
medium	474 FPS	716 FPS
high	434 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	528 FPS
medium	326 FPS	444 FPS
high	288 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	1018 FPS	971 FPS
medium	914 FPS	875 FPS
high	788 FPS	754 FPS
ultra	711 FPS	654 FPS
1440p
low	813 FPS	793 FPS
medium	707 FPS	691 FPS
high	606 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	577 FPS	572 FPS
medium	512 FPS	514 FPS
high	449 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	391 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9355P and Xeon Platinum 8570

EPYC 9355P

The EPYC 9355P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 97,249 points. Launch price was $2,998.

Xeon Platinum 8570

The Xeon Platinum 8570 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5600 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 93,722 points. Launch price was $9,595.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9355P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8570 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9355P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 9355P (base: 3.55 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9355P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9355P scores 97,249 against the Xeon Platinum 8570's 93,722 — a 3.7% lead for the EPYC 9355P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9355P vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8570
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	56 / 112+75%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.55 GHz+69%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	300 MB (total)+17%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	97,249+4%	93,722
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	65,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,960
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,960

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9355P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The EPYC 9355P supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9355P) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8570). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9355P) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) — the EPYC 9355P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9355P) and Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570).

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8570
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+50%	4 TB
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 9355P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570). Primary use case: EPYC 9355P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9355P rivals Xeon 6740P; Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8570
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9355P launched at $2998 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 debuted at $9595. On MSRP ($2998 vs $9595), the EPYC 9355P is $6597 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9355P delivers 32.4 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8570 — making the EPYC 9355P the 107.4% better value option.