Xeon Gold 6438Y+ vs Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($389) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($965) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+149%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($389) | ⚠️ 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 6438Y+ and Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,660 points. Launch price was $3,141.
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 6438Y+ packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8380 offers 40 cores / 80 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8380 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8380 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8380 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ scores 62,660 against the Xeon Platinum 8380's 62,318 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6438Y+. L3 cache: 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 40 / 80+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB | 60 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 62,660 | 62,318 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 40,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), 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 6438Y+ versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8380 — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 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 6438Y+) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8380) — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8380).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | 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 6438Y+ rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon Platinum 8380 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | 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 6438Y+ launched at $2607 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8380 debuted at $2010. At current prices ($389 vs $965), the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is $576 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ delivers 161.1 pts/$ vs 64.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8380 — making the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ the 85.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2607 | $2010-23% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389-60% | $965 |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.1+149% | 64.6 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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