Xeon Gold 5520+ vs Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon Gold 5520+
Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5520+
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($764) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($965) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($764) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 5520+ and Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon Gold 5520+
The Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 61,227 points. Launch price was $1,640.
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 5520+ 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 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5520+ versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8380 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5520+ (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5520+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8380 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5520+ scores 61,227 against the Xeon Platinum 8380's 62,318 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8380. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,600 vs 1,300, a 20.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5520+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,000 vs 40,000 (46.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8380). L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5520+ vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 40 / 80+43% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB (total) | 60 MB (total)+14% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 61,227 | 62,318+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,600+23% | 1,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000 | 40,000+60% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Gold 5520+ versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8380 — the Xeon Gold 5520+ supports 22.2% 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 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5520+) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8380) — the Xeon Gold 5520+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5520+) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8380).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 6144 GB+50% |
| 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 Gold 5520+ targets Enterprise Server, Xeon Platinum 8380 targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5520+ rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon Platinum 8380 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | 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 | Enterprise Server | Datacenter |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5520+ launched at $1083 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8380 debuted at $2010. At current prices ($764 vs $965), the Xeon Gold 5520+ is $201 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5520+ delivers 80.1 pts/$ vs 64.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8380 — making the Xeon Gold 5520+ the 21.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083-46% | $2010 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $764-21% | $965 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.1+24% | 64.6 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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