
Core i5-2380P vs Xeon Platinum 8452Y

Core i5-2380P

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 Core i5-2380P is positioned at rank 785 and the Xeon Platinum 8452Y is on rank 646, so the Xeon Platinum 8452Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2380P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2380P | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2380P | 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 Core i5-2380P and Xeon Platinum 8452Y

Core i5-2380P
The Core i5-2380P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,636 points. Launch price was $180.

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 Core i5-2380P 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 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-2380P versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2380P (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-2380P uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2380P scores 3,636 against the Xeon Platinum 8452Y's 3,641 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8452Y. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2380P vs 67.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | Core i5-2380P | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 36 / 72+800% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6144 kB (total) | 67.5 MB+1025% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | Intel 7 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 3,636 | 3,641 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 624 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-2380P uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-2380P | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-2380P) / not specified (Xeon Platinum 8452Y). Primary use case: Core i5-2380P targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2380P rivals FX-4100.
| Feature | Core i5-2380P | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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