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Xeon Gold 5412U
Xeon 6511P
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5412U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6511P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($815) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($815) |
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 5412U and Xeon 6511P
Xeon Gold 5412U
The Xeon Gold 5412U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 51,599 points. Launch price was $1,113.
Xeon 6511P
The Xeon 6511P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 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: 51,286 points. Launch price was $815.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5412U packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6511P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 5412U has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5412U versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6511P — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6511P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5412U uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6511P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5412U scores 51,599 against the Xeon 6511P's 51,286 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5412U. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 5412U vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6511P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB | 72 MB (total)+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 51,599 | 51,286 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5412U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6511P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 5412U versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6511P — the Xeon Gold 5412U supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5412U) vs 136 (Xeon 6511P) — the Xeon 6511P offers 56 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5412U) and C741 (Xeon 6511P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200+103900% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 136+70% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6511P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5412U rivals EPYC 9384X; Xeon 6511P rivals EPYC 9684X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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