Xeon Gold 5512U vs Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon Gold 5512U
Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5512U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5512U | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,230) | ✅ More affordable ($965) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5512U | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,230) | ✅ More affordable ($965) |
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 5512U and Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon Gold 5512U
The Xeon Gold 5512U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 60,367 points. Launch price was $1,230.
Xeon Platinum 8380
The Xeon Platinum 8380 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 40 cores and 80 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,318 points. Launch price was $5,846.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5512U packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8380 offers 40 cores / 80 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8380 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5512U versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8380 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5512U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5512U uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8380 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5512U scores 60,367 against the Xeon Platinum 8380's 62,318 — a 3.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8380. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5512U vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5512U | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 40 / 80+43% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB (total) | 60 MB (total)+14% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 60,367 | 62,318+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 40,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5512U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8380 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 5512U versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8380 — the Xeon Gold 5512U supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8380 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5512U) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8380) — the Xeon Gold 5512U offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5512U) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8380).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5512U | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+119900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144 GB+157286300% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+25% | 64 |
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 Platinum 8380 targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5512U rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon Platinum 8380 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5512U | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Datacenter |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5512U launched at $1230 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8380 debuted at $2010.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5512U | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1230-39% | $2010 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $965 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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