CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Xeon Platinum 8481C
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is positioned at rank 236 and the Xeon Platinum 8481C is on rank 296, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8481C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon Platinum 8481C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon Platinum 8481C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Xeon Platinum 8481C
Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,875 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon Platinum 8481C
The Xeon Platinum 8481C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,681 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8481C offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8481C has 50 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8481C — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8481C (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8481C uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 scores 11,875 against the Xeon Platinum 8481C's 11,681 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8481C.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon Platinum 8481C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 56 / 112+833% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 105 MB+556% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 11,875+2% | 11,681 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8481C uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon Platinum 8481C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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