Xeon Gold 5320H vs Xeon E-2488
Xeon Gold 5320H
Xeon E-2488
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5320H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5320H | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5320H | 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 Gold 5320H and Xeon E-2488
Xeon Gold 5320H
The Xeon Gold 5320H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 RDIMM. Passmark benchmark score: 31,718 points. Launch price was $800.
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
The Xeon Gold 5320H packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon E-2488 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5320H has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5320H versus 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5320H uses the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2488 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5320H scores 31,718 against the Xeon E-2488's 31,888 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E-2488. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,000 vs 15,000 (37.8% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5320H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,350 vs 2,100, a 43.5% lead for the Xeon E-2488 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 12,000 (8.7% advantage for the Xeon E-2488). L3 cache: 27.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5320H vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5320H | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB (total)+15% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cooper Lake-SP (2021) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 31,718 | 31,888 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,000+47% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,350 | 2,100+56% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | 12,000+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5320H uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2488 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2667 on the Xeon Gold 5320H versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon E-2488 — the Xeon E-2488 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5320H supports up to 1120 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 159% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 5320H) vs 2 (Xeon E-2488). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 5320H) vs 20 (Xeon E-2488) — the Xeon Gold 5320H offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 5320H) and W680 (Xeon E-2488).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5320H | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1120 GB+775% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 5320H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5320H targets High-density Server, Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5320H rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5320H | 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 | High-density Server | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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