EPYC 9375F vs Xeon Platinum 8570

AMD

EPYC 9375F

32 Cores64 Thrd320 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

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Intel

Xeon Platinum 8570

56 Cores112 Thrd350 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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 9375F

2024

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +19.4% higher average FPS across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Costs $4,289 less on MSRP ($5,306 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
  • Delivers 84.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($5,306 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
  • Draws 320W instead of 350W, a 30W 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 9375F across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,960 vs 26,020).
  • Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 18.0 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $5,306 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9375F better than Xeon Platinum 8570?
Yes. EPYC 9375F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 19.4% average FPS lead across 24 shared CPU game tests in our data, 37.2% better Geekbench multi-core, 2.2% higher 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 9375F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 19.4% more average FPS across 24 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9375F is the better fit. You are getting 37.2% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
EPYC 9375F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9375F is $4,289 cheaper on MSRP at $5,306 MSRP versus $9,595 MSRP, and it gives you a 19.4% average FPS lead across 24 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 84.8% better value on MSRP (18.0 vs 9.8 PassMark/$), 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 9375F 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetEPYC 9375FXeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low315 FPS188 FPS
medium290 FPS165 FPS
high240 FPS131 FPS
ultra204 FPS106 FPS
1440p
low278 FPS155 FPS
medium230 FPS131 FPS
high178 FPS100 FPS
ultra158 FPS82 FPS
4K
low191 FPS70 FPS
medium157 FPS63 FPS
high120 FPS49 FPS
ultra107 FPS40 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetEPYC 9375FXeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low725 FPS282 FPS
medium618 FPS250 FPS
high485 FPS206 FPS
ultra421 FPS169 FPS
1440p
low579 FPS230 FPS
medium510 FPS208 FPS
high419 FPS177 FPS
ultra341 FPS141 FPS
4K
low338 FPS143 FPS
medium300 FPS131 FPS
high270 FPS119 FPS
ultra239 FPS99 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetEPYC 9375FXeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low923 FPS910 FPS
medium748 FPS838 FPS
high675 FPS791 FPS
ultra572 FPS698 FPS
1440p
low724 FPS782 FPS
medium584 FPS716 FPS
high515 FPS673 FPS
ultra433 FPS601 FPS
4K
low511 FPS528 FPS
medium421 FPS444 FPS
high374 FPS396 FPS
ultra309 FPS330 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetEPYC 9375FXeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low1141 FPS971 FPS
medium1015 FPS875 FPS
high902 FPS754 FPS
ultra813 FPS654 FPS
1440p
low890 FPS793 FPS
medium784 FPS691 FPS
high688 FPS593 FPS
ultra600 FPS510 FPS
4K
low650 FPS572 FPS
medium579 FPS514 FPS
high515 FPS454 FPS
ultra437 FPS391 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9375F and Xeon Platinum 8570

AMD

EPYC 9375F

The EPYC 9375F 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 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,768 points. Launch price was $5,306.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The EPYC 9375F 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 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9375F versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 9375F (base: 3.85 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9375F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9375F scores 95,768 against the Xeon Platinum 8570's 93,722 — a 2.2% lead for the EPYC 9375F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,981 vs 1,960, a 41.3% lead for the EPYC 9375F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 26,020 vs 18,960 (31.4% advantage for the EPYC 9375F). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9375F vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570.

FeatureEPYC 9375FXeon Platinum 8570
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
56 / 112+75%
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz+20%
4 GHz
Base Clock
3.85 GHz+83%
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
95,768+2%
93,722
Cinebench R23 Multi
65,000
Geekbench 6 Single
2,981+52%
1,960
Geekbench 6 Multi
26,020+37%
18,960
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9375F 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 9375F supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9375F) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8570). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9375F) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) — the EPYC 9375F offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9375F) and Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570).

FeatureEPYC 9375FXeon 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 9375F) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570). Primary use case: EPYC 9375F targets Data Center / Frequency Optimized, Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9375F rivals Xeon 6766E; Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554.

FeatureEPYC 9375FXeon Platinum 8570
Integrated GPU
No
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V, SEV-SNP
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Data Center / Frequency Optimized
Server
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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9375F launched at $5306 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 debuted at $9595. On MSRP ($5306 vs $9595), the EPYC 9375F is $4289 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9375F delivers 18.0 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8570 — making the EPYC 9375F the 59.5% better value option.

FeatureEPYC 9375FXeon Platinum 8570
MSRP
$5306-45%
$9595
Performance per Dollar
18.0+84%
9.8
Release Date
2024
2023