Xeon E-2276M
VS
Xeon Platinum 8481C

Xeon E-2276M vs Xeon Platinum 8481C

Intel

Xeon E-2276M

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019
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 E-2276M is positioned at rank 796 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 E-2276M

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
16746%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3162%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2809%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2170%
#459
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
99%
#460
Xeon E5-2686 V3
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160
98%
#460
Xeon Gold 6242R
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779
98%
#462
Xeon W-2175
MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180
97%
#463
EPYC 75F3
MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799
97%
#796
Xeon E-2276M
MSRP: $939|Avg: $124
100%
#797
Xeon W3580
MSRP: $294|Avg: $30
100%
#798
Xeon W3690
MSRP: $583|Avg: $140
99%
#800
Xeon E5-2428L
MSRP: $692|Avg: $42
99%
#803
Opteron 6380
MSRP: $551|Avg: $111
98%
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 Leadership: The Xeon Platinum 8481C delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon E-2276M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightXeon E-2276MXeon Platinum 8481C
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($124)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon E-2276MXeon Platinum 8481C
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($124)
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 E-2276M and Xeon Platinum 8481C

Intel

Xeon E-2276M

The Xeon E-2276M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,654 points. Launch price was $450.

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 E-2276M 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 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2276M versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8481C — a 21.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2276M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E-2276M uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8481C uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2276M scores 11,654 against the Xeon Platinum 8481C's 11,681 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8481C. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2276M vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8481C.

FeatureXeon E-2276MXeon Platinum 8481C
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
56 / 112+833%
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+24%
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+40%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
105 MB+775%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+700%
Process
14 nm
10 nm-29%
Architecture
Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark
11,654
11,681
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2276M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8481C uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2276MXeon Platinum 8481C
Socket
BGA1440
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%