Xeon 6507P vs Xeon E-2488
Xeon 6507P
Xeon E-2488
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6507P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6507P | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6507P | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 6507P and Xeon E-2488
Xeon 6507P
The Xeon 6507P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: 31,233 points. Launch price was $765.
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6507P and Xeon E-2488 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6507P versus 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 — a 26.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon 6507P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon E-2488 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6507P scores 31,233 against the Xeon E-2488's 31,888 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon E-2488. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 15,000 (18.2% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,200 vs 2,100, a 4.7% lead for the Xeon 6507P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,500 vs 12,000 (4.1% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6507P vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Xeon 6507P | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total)+100% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 31,233 | 31,888+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000+20% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,200+5% | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,500+4% | 12,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6507P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2488 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6507P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6507P) vs 2 (Xeon E-2488). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6507P) vs 20 (Xeon E-2488) — the Xeon 6507P offers 68 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Beechnut City platform (Xeon 6507P) and W680 (Xeon E-2488).
| Feature | Xeon 6507P | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+3100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+340% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6507P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6507P targets Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server, Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon 6507P rivals EPYC 9004; Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G.
| Feature | Xeon 6507P | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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