Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Xeon Platinum 8592+

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8592+
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
52.89
+89.4%
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.93

Xeon Platinum 8592+ outperforms Ryzen 9 5900XT by an impressive 89% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.7370.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.2925.16
Architecture codenameEmerald Rapids (2023)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$11,600$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 3972% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8592+.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads12832
Base clock speed1.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache320 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography10 nm7 nm
Die size2x 763 mm22x 74 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)81 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,300 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration21
Socket4677AM4
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes8020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon Platinum 8592+ 52.89
+89.4%
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.93

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon Platinum 8592+ 84013
+89.4%
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44364

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.89 27.93
Recency 14 December 2023 31 July 2024
Physical cores 64 16
Threads 128 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8592+ has a 89.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, a 42.9% more advanced lithography process, and 233.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 5900XT in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8592+ is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8592+ and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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