EPYC 9454P vs Xeon Platinum 8570

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9454P

48 Cores96 Thrd290 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

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Xeon Platinum 8570

56 Cores112 Thrd350 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9454P

48 / 96

94,686

+1.0%

Ryzen 9 9850HX

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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 9454P

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,997 less on MSRP ($4,598 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 20.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($4,598 MSRP vs $9,595 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 8570 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,576 vs 18,960).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8570

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 20.6 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $4,598 MSRP).
❌20.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 290W.

EPYC 9454P

2022

Xeon Platinum 8570

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,997 less on MSRP ($4,598 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 20.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($4,598 MSRP vs $9,595 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: +24.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8570 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (18,576 vs 18,960).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 20.6 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $4,598 MSRP).
❌20.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 290W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8570 better than EPYC 9454P?

Yes. Xeon Platinum 8570 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 24.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.1% better Geekbench multi-core, 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 Platinum 8570 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 24.0% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8570 is the better fit. You are getting 2.1% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 56 cores and 112 threads.

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

Xeon Platinum 8570 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9454P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Platinum 8570 is 108.7% more expensive on MSRP at $9,595 MSRP versus $4,598 MSRP, and it gives you a 24.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9454P is also 110.8% better value on MSRP (20.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon Platinum 8570 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), more multi-core headroom with 56 cores / 112 threads instead of 48/96, 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 9454P Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9454P	Xeon Platinum 8570
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 9454P	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	533 FPS	282 FPS
medium	465 FPS	250 FPS
high	373 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	169 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 9454P	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	672 FPS	910 FPS
medium	561 FPS	838 FPS
high	522 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	782 FPS
medium	426 FPS	716 FPS
high	390 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	528 FPS
medium	294 FPS	444 FPS
high	263 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9454P	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	902 FPS	969 FPS
medium	822 FPS	875 FPS
high	708 FPS	754 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	654 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	792 FPS
medium	631 FPS	691 FPS
high	540 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	571 FPS
medium	464 FPS	514 FPS
high	407 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	391 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9454P and Xeon Platinum 8570

EPYC 9454P

The EPYC 9454P 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: 94,686 points. Launch price was $4,598.

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 9454P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8570 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570 (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9454P uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454P scores 94,686 against the Xeon Platinum 8570's 93,722 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 9454P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,923 vs 1,960, a 1.9% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8570 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,576 vs 18,960 (2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454P vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570.

Feature	EPYC 9454P	Xeon Platinum 8570
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	56 / 112+17%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.75 GHz+31%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	300 MB (total)+17%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	94,686+1%	93,722
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	65,000
Geekbench 6 Single	1,923	1,960+2%
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,576	18,960+2%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9454P 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 DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9454P supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454P) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8570). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454P) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) — the EPYC 9454P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9454P) and Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570).

Feature	EPYC 9454P	Xeon Platinum 8570
Socket	SP5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	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 9454P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570). Primary use case: EPYC 9454P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454P rivals Xeon 8468; Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554.

Feature	EPYC 9454P	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 9454P launched at $4598 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 debuted at $9595. On MSRP ($4598 vs $9595), the EPYC 9454P is $4997 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454P delivers 20.6 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8570 — making the EPYC 9454P the 71.3% better value option.