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Xeon Gold 6554S
Xeon Gold 5412U
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 6554S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5412U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 5412U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,836) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 5412U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,836) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6554S and Xeon Gold 5412U
Xeon Gold 6554S
The Xeon Gold 6554S 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 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 180 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5200 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 50,777 points. Launch price was $3,157.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6554S packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5412U offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6554S has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6554S versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5412U — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6554S (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6554S uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5412U uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6554S scores 50,777 against the Xeon Gold 5412U's 51,599 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5412U. L3 cache: 180 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6554S vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 5412U.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 5412U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+50% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 180 MB (total)+300% | 45 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 50,777 | 51,599+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to 5200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6554S) and C741 (Xeon Gold 5412U).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 5412U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200 | 5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
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. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6554S rivals EPYC 9384X; Xeon Gold 5412U rivals EPYC 9384X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 5412U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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