Xeon 6315P
VS
Xeon Platinum 8481C

Xeon 6315P vs Xeon Platinum 8481C

Intel

Xeon 6315P

4 Cores4 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon Platinum 8481C

56 Cores112 Thrd350 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2023

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 Xeon 6315P is positioned at rank 871 and the Xeon Platinum 8481C is on rank 296, so the Xeon Platinum 8481C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6315P

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
20679%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3904%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
3469%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2680%
#490
EPYC 7H12
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340
100%
#491
EPYC 7742
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800
99%
#492
Xeon Platinum 8352M
MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471
99%
#493
Xeon Platinum 8570
MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595
97%
#494
EPYC 9184X
MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750
96%
#495
Xeon Platinum 8470
MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359
96%
#496
Xeon E7-8857 v2
MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995
94%
#497
Xeon Gold 6148
MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290
94%
#871
Xeon 6315P
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160
100%
#877
Xeon E5-2630 v4
MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130
97%
#878
Xeon X5687
MSRP: $552|Avg: $189
97%
#881
Xeon E5-2430L
MSRP: $551|Avg: $250
96%
#886
Xeon X3460
MSRP: $316|Avg: $25
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8481C

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4448%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
840%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
746%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
576%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
100%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
99%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
98%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
98%
#296
Xeon Platinum 8481C
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#304
Xeon E5-2620 v4
MSRP: $417|Avg: $410
99%
#306
Xeon Silver 4108
MSRP: $417|Avg: $46
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon Platinum 8481C leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon 6315P is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon 6315PXeon Platinum 8481C
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($160)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon 6315PXeon Platinum 8481C
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($160)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Xeon 6315P and Xeon Platinum 8481C

Intel

Xeon 6315P

The Xeon 6315P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 11,721 points. Launch price was $213.

Intel

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 Xeon 6315P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8481C offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8481C has 52 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon 6315P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8481C — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Xeon 6315P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6315P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8481C uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6315P scores 11,721 against the Xeon Platinum 8481C's 11,681 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon 6315P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6315P vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8481C.

FeatureXeon 6315PXeon Platinum 8481C
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
56 / 112+1300%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+18%
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+40%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
105 MB+775%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+60%
Process
Intel 7 nm-30%
10 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark
11,721
11,681
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6315P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8481C uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon 6315PXeon Platinum 8481C
Socket
LGA1700
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%