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Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H

Explore Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.5/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

[Quad CPU] Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H is a Server processor with 60 cores and 120 threads. It runs at 1.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 157156 and a single-thread rating of 2925. Its stated TDP is 350 W.

CPU Mark157,156
1 samples
Single Thread2,925
Overall rank#0
Reference price$68,000.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
8.5Excellent

[Quad CPU] Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H is a Server processor with 60 cores and 120 threads. It runs at 1.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 157156 and a single-thread rating of 2925. Its stated TDP is 350 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H is a Server released in 2025. Recorded specifications include 60 cores and 120 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 350 W reference TDP, a 157,156 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 157,156 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,925 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

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 350 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H specifications?

The main recorded details are 60 cores and 120 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 350 W reference TDP, a 157,156 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H 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 8490H?

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 8490H use?

The recorded reference TDP is 350 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

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 9965AMD160,542 points
02AMD EPYC 9655PAMD160,432 points
03AMD EPYC 9B45AMD158,790 points
04Intel Xeon Platinum 8490HThis CPU157,156 points
05AMD EPYC 9655AMD156,110 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD EPYC 9655PAMD3,849 points
02AMD EPYC 9655AMD3,847 points
03AMD EPYC 9B45AMD3,540 points
04AMD EPYC 9965AMD3,176 points
05Intel Xeon Platinum 8490HThis CPU2,925 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon Platinum 8490HThis CPU449.0 Mark/W
02AMD EPYC 9B45AMD407.2 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 9655PAMD401.1 Mark/W
04AMD EPYC 9655AMD390.3 Mark/W
05AMD EPYC 9965AMD321.1 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
6,326,948.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
398,006.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
432,161.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
1,869.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,326,510.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
1,853,939.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
24,852.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
644,699.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2025
SocketLGA4677
Cores / threads60 / 120
Base clock1.90 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP350 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-4800 / DDR5-4400
Maximum capacity4096 GB

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.