Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs Xeon w9-3495X

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.

Xeon Platinum 8592+

2023

Why buy it

✅+204.8% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 105 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3495X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (84,013 vs 90,441).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($11,600 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,711 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 112.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 7.2 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 320 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8592+

2023

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅+204.8% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 105 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,711 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 112.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 7.2 PassMark/$ ($5,889 MSRP vs $11,600 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 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (84,013 vs 90,441).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($11,600 MSRP vs $5,889 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 320 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3495X better than Xeon Platinum 8592+?

Yes. Xeon w9-3495X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 21.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 7.7% better PassMark, 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 21.4% more average FPS across 50 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 7.7% 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 $5,711 cheaper on MSRP at $5,889 MSRP versus $11,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 21.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 112.0% better value on MSRP (15.4 vs 7.2 PassMark/$), 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 safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 8592+ Benchmark Check

Xeon w9-3495X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3495X
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 8592+	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	277 FPS	384 FPS
medium	246 FPS	332 FPS
high	203 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	167 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 8592+	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	849 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	768 FPS	1086 FPS
high	730 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	737 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	662 FPS	913 FPS
high	626 FPS	839 FPS
ultra	558 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	605 FPS
medium	402 FPS	521 FPS
high	364 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	938 FPS	1143 FPS
medium	849 FPS	1015 FPS
high	732 FPS	896 FPS
ultra	633 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	776 FPS	926 FPS
medium	677 FPS	809 FPS
high	581 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	625 FPS
4K
low	559 FPS	676 FPS
medium	501 FPS	602 FPS
high	443 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Xeon w9-3495X

Xeon Platinum 8592+

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 320 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,013 points. Launch price was $11,600.

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 8592+ packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon w9-3495X offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8592+ scores 84,013 against the Xeon w9-3495X's 90,441 — a 7.4% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. L3 cache: 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3495X
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+14%	56 / 112
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.8 GHz+23%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	320 MB (total)+205%	105 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Emerald Rapids (2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	84,013	90,441+8%
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. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w9-3495X — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) — the Xeon w9-3495X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) and W790 (Xeon w9-3495X).

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3495X
Socket	LGA4677	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+111900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096 GB+104857500%
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 8592+) vs true (Xeon w9-3495X). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554; Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3495X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	—	Ultimate Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ launched at $11600 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3495X debuted at $5889. On MSRP ($11600 vs $5889), the Xeon w9-3495X is $5711 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8592+ delivers 7.2 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3495X — making the Xeon w9-3495X the 71.8% better value option.