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

✅+1.8% higher PassMark.
✅+228.2% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 98 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3575X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 21.8 PassMark/$ ($11,600 MSRP vs $3,789 MSRP).

Xeon w9-3575X

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +37.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $7,811 less on MSRP ($3,789 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 200.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 7.2 PassMark/$ ($3,789 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 340W instead of 350W, a 10W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (82,507 vs 84,013).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (98 MB vs 320 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8592+

2023

Xeon w9-3575X

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.8% higher PassMark.
✅+228.2% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 98 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +37.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $7,811 less on MSRP ($3,789 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 200.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 7.2 PassMark/$ ($3,789 MSRP vs $11,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 340W instead of 350W, a 10W reduction.
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3575X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 21.8 PassMark/$ ($11,600 MSRP vs $3,789 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (82,507 vs 84,013).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (98 MB vs 320 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3575X better than Xeon Platinum 8592+?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon w9-3575X is ahead with a 37.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8592+ pulls ahead with 1.8% better PassMark. Xeon Platinum 8592+ also has the bigger cache pool with 228.2% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 98 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8592+ is the better fit. You are getting 1.8% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 228.2% larger total L3 cache (320 MB vs 98 MB).

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

Xeon w9-3575X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w9-3575X is $7,811 cheaper on MSRP at $3,789 MSRP versus $11,600 MSRP, and it gives you a 37.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8592+ is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.8% better PassMark. It is also 200.7% better value on MSRP (21.8 vs 7.2 PassMark/$), 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 w9-3575X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). 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 8592+ Benchmark Check

Xeon w9-3575X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3575X
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 w9-3575X
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 w9-3575X
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 w9-3575X
1080p
low	938 FPS	1160 FPS
medium	849 FPS	1015 FPS
high	732 FPS	915 FPS
ultra	633 FPS	814 FPS
1440p
low	776 FPS	940 FPS
medium	677 FPS	823 FPS
high	581 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	638 FPS
4K
low	559 FPS	687 FPS
medium	501 FPS	613 FPS
high	443 FPS	551 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 w9-3575X

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 w9-3575X

The Xeon w9-3575X 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 44 cores and 88 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,507 points. Launch price was $3,789.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon w9-3575X offers 44 cores / 88 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3575X — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3575X (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8592+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon w9-3575X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8592+ scores 84,013 against the Xeon w9-3575X's 82,507 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8592+. L3 cache: 320 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs 97.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3575X.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3575X
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+45%	44 / 88
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.8 GHz+23%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.2 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	320 MB (total)+228%	97.5 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+2%	82,507
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	60,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	19,320

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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 w9-3575X — 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 w9-3575X) — the Xeon w9-3575X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8592+) and W790 (Xeon w9-3575X).

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3575X
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

Only the Xeon w9-3575X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. 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 w9-3575X). Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8592+ rivals EPYC 9554; Xeon w9-3575X rivals Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8592+	Xeon w9-3575X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ launched at $11600 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3575X debuted at $3789. On MSRP ($11600 vs $3789), the Xeon w9-3575X is $7811 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8592+ delivers 7.2 pts/$ vs 21.8 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3575X — making the Xeon w9-3575X the 100.2% better value option.