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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 8570

2023

Why buy it

✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 113 MB).
✅Draws 350W instead of 385W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3595X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (65,000 vs 130,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 16.6 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).

Xeon w9-3595X

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,706 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Delivers 69.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (113 MB vs 300 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8570

2023

Xeon w9-3595X

2024

Why buy it

✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 113 MB).
✅Draws 350W instead of 385W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,706 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Delivers 69.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3595X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (65,000 vs 130,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 16.6 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (113 MB vs 300 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3595X better than Xeon Platinum 8570?

Yes. Xeon w9-3595X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 30.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 100% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 4.1% 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, Xeon w9-3595X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 30.3% 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 w9-3595X is the better fit. You are getting 100% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 60 cores and 120 threads.

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

Xeon w9-3595X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w9-3595X is $3,706 cheaper on MSRP at $5,889 MSRP versus $9,595 MSRP, and it gives you a 30.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 69.6% better value on MSRP (16.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon w9-3595X 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 60 cores / 120 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.

Xeon Platinum 8570 Benchmark Check

Xeon w9-3595X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8570	Xeon w9-3595X
1080p
low	188 FPS	316 FPS
medium	165 FPS	306 FPS
high	131 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	274 FPS
medium	131 FPS	237 FPS
high	100 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	186 FPS
medium	63 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 8570	Xeon w9-3595X
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 8570	Xeon w9-3595X
1080p
low	910 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	838 FPS	1086 FPS
high	791 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	698 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	782 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	716 FPS	913 FPS
high	673 FPS	840 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	528 FPS	605 FPS
medium	444 FPS	521 FPS
high	396 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8570	Xeon w9-3595X
1080p
low	969 FPS	1145 FPS
medium	875 FPS	1015 FPS
high	754 FPS	901 FPS
ultra	654 FPS	802 FPS
1440p
low	792 FPS	928 FPS
medium	691 FPS	813 FPS
high	593 FPS	716 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	629 FPS
4K
low	571 FPS	678 FPS
medium	514 FPS	606 FPS
high	454 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8570 and Xeon w9-3595X

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.

Xeon w9-3595X

The Xeon w9-3595X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 60 cores and 120 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 112.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 385 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 97,534 points. Launch price was $5,889.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8570 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon w9-3595X offers 60 cores / 120 threads — the Xeon w9-3595X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3595X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8570 uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon w9-3595X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8570 scores 93,722 against the Xeon w9-3595X's 97,534 — a 4% lead for the Xeon w9-3595X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 65,000 vs 130,000 (66.7% advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 2,300, a 16% lead for the Xeon w9-3595X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,960 vs 17,118 (10.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570). L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570 vs 112.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3595X.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8570	Xeon w9-3595X
Cores / Threads	56 / 112	60 / 120+7%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.8 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	300 MB (total)+167%	112.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Emerald Rapids (2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	93,722	97,534+4%
Cinebench R23 Multi	65,000	130,000+100%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960	2,300+17%
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,960+11%	17,118

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3595X 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 8570) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3595X) — the Xeon w9-3595X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570) and W790 (Xeon w9-3595X).

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8570	Xeon w9-3595X
Socket	LGA4677	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	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

Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570) vs true (Xeon w9-3595X). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server, Xeon w9-3595X targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554; Xeon w9-3595X rivals Threadripper PRO 7985WX.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8570	Xeon w9-3595X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Server	High-end Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Platinum 8570 launched at $9595 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3595X debuted at $5889. On MSRP ($9595 vs $5889), the Xeon w9-3595X is $3706 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8570 delivers 9.8 pts/$ vs 16.6 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3595X — making the Xeon w9-3595X the 51.6% better value option.