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Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C

Explore Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.2/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C is a Server processor with 48 cores and 96 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 109905 and a single-thread rating of 2564.

CPU Mark109,905
1 samples
Single Thread2,564
Overall rank#0
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.2Very good

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C is a Server processor with 48 cores and 96 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 109905 and a single-thread rating of 2564.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C is a Server released in 2024. Recorded specifications include 48 cores and 96 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 109,905 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 109,905 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,564 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA4677. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C specifications?

The main recorded details are 48 cores and 96 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 109,905 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C?

Start with LGA4677 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8457C use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD EPYC 9D25AMD114,275 points
02Intel Xeon 6774PIntel112,749 points
03AMD EPYC 9455 EmbAMD109,939 points
04Intel Xeon Platinum 8457CThis CPU109,905 points
05AMD EPYC 9634AMD107,944 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD EPYC 9455 EmbAMD3,782 points
02Intel Xeon 6774PIntel3,047 points
03AMD EPYC 9634AMD2,924 points
04Intel Xeon Platinum 8457CThis CPU2,564 points
05AMD EPYC 9D25AMD2,481 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD EPYC 9634AMD372.2 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon 6774PIntel322.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
2,591,403.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
160,107.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
179,693.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
986.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
562,810.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
786,504.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
13,548.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
338,792.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2024
SocketLGA4677
Cores / threads48 / 96
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.