Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Expert rating8.6 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4677
- Core/Thread Count:
- 32C/64T
- TDP:
- 300W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon Platinum
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ Review
Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ 32-core 64-thread server processor, 2.8GHz base / 4.1GHz boost, 300W TDP, Emerald Rapids, LGA 4677 socket
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ is a top-tier data center processor for the most demanding multi-socket server and AI infrastructure deployments. It pairs 32 cores and 64 threads with a 2.8GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.1GHz and None graphics, all within a 300W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 32 cores and 64 threads, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ runs a 2.8GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.1GHz, backed by 240MB of L3 cache and None graphics on the Emerald Rapids architecture.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses the LGA 4677 platform in a 300W envelope, positioned as a top-tier data center processor for the most demanding multi-socket server and AI infrastructure deployments..
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Xeon Platinum lineup in this catalog, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ sits at the 32-core tier, differentiated mainly by clock speed, TDP, and socket from its closest siblings. Against AMD's EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Xeon 6 (Granite/Sierra Rapids) parts in this catalog it occupies a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | Platinum 8562Y+ |
| Codename | Emerald Rapids |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Server |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Emerald Rapids |
| Socket | LGA4677 |
| Socket Status | Current |
| Process Node | 10 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 32 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 32 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 64 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.8 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 60 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 300 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Max Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s |
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 4096 GB |
| ECC Support | Yes |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|---|
| Copilot Plus Certified | No |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 80 |
| Form Factor | Server & Enthusiast |
|---|---|
| TDP | 300 W |
| iGPU | None |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 369 |
Cores 32 · Tested in FusionServer 2288H V7 (Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) · Published by xFusion, Oct-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 459 |
Cores 32 · Tested in FusionServer 2288H V7 (Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) · Published by xFusion, Oct-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 729 |
Cores 64 · Tested in FusionServer 1288H V7 (Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) · Published by xFusion, Jun-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 915 |
Cores 64 · Tested in FusionServer 1288H V7 (Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) · Published by xFusion, Jun-2024
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.6 / 10
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ is a top-tier data center chip, built for the heaviest multi-socket server and AI infrastructure workloads.
Best for
- Multi-socket data centers
- AI training infrastructure
- Large-scale virtualization
Not for
- Single-socket small business servers
- Desktop use
- Battery-powered devices
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 32, Threads 64, Base Clock 2.8 GHz, Boost Clock 4.1 GHz, L3 Cache 240.
Will the Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ lists Socket is LGA 4677. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ best suited to?
It suits multi-socket data centers, ai training infrastructure, large-scale virtualization.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8562Y+?
It is a poor fit for single-socket small business servers, desktop use, battery-powered devices.