CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 880K
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X4 880K is positioned at rank 511 and the Xeon Platinum 8452Y is on rank 646, so the Athlon X4 880K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 880K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 880K | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 880K | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X4 880K and Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Athlon X4 880K
The Athlon X4 880K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,649 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,641 points. Launch price was $3,995.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 880K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8452Y has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 880K versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y — a 27% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Athlon X4 880K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 880K scores 3,649 against the Xeon Platinum 8452Y's 3,641 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon X4 880K.
| Feature | Athlon X4 880K | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 36 / 72+800% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+31% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+100% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 67.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | Intel 7 nm-75% |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 3,649 | 3,641 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 880K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 880K | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
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