Xeon 6505P vs Xeon Platinum 8180
Xeon 6505P
Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6505P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6505P | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($563) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6505P | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+332%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($563) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) |
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 Xeon 6505P and Xeon Platinum 8180
Xeon 6505P
The Xeon 6505P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 39,341 points. Launch price was $563.
Xeon Platinum 8180
The Xeon Platinum 8180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 38,259 points. Launch price was $10,009.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6505P packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon 6505P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180 — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Xeon 6505P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon 6505P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6505P scores 39,341 against the Xeon Platinum 8180's 38,259 — a 2.8% lead for the Xeon 6505P. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6505P vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 28 / 56+133% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+8% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total)+25% | 38.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 39,341+3% | 38,259 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6505P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6505P versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8180 — the Xeon 6505P supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6505P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 768 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6505P) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6505P) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180) — the Xeon 6505P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4710 (Xeon 6505P) and Intel C621 (Xeon Platinum 8180).
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+159900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 768 GB+19660700% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+83% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6505P) / not specified (Xeon Platinum 8180). Direct competitor: Xeon 6505P rivals EPYC 9334.
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6505P launched at $563 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 debuted at $10009. At current prices ($563 vs $2363), the Xeon 6505P is $1800 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6505P delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 16.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8180 — making the Xeon 6505P the 124.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6505P | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $563-94% | $10009 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $563-76% | $2363 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9+331% | 16.2 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2017 |
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