Xeon E-2488 vs Xeon Platinum 8168
Xeon E-2488
Xeon Platinum 8168
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8168
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon Platinum 8168 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon Platinum 8168 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E-2488 and Xeon Platinum 8168
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.
Xeon Platinum 8168
The Xeon Platinum 8168 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 32,373 points. Launch price was $5,890.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2488 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8168 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8168 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8168 — a 40.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2488 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8168 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2488 scores 31,888 against the Xeon Platinum 8168's 32,373 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8168. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488 vs 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8168.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon Platinum 8168 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 24 / 48+200% |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+51% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+19% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 33 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 24 MB+1100% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 31,888 | 32,373+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2488 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8168 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon E-2488 versus 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8168 — the Xeon Platinum 8168 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8168 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon E-2488) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8168). PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon E-2488) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8168) — the Xeon Platinum 8168 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680 (Xeon E-2488) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8168).
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon Platinum 8168 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+17476167% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8168 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E-2488) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8168). Primary use case: Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G; Xeon Platinum 8168 rivals EPYC 7501.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon Platinum 8168 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | — |
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