Xeon Platinum 8153 vs Xeon E-2488
Xeon Platinum 8153
Xeon E-2488
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8153
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8153 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8153 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Platinum 8153 and Xeon E-2488
Xeon Platinum 8153
The Xeon Platinum 8153 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 32,180 points. Launch price was $3,115.
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8153 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E-2488 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8153 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8153 versus 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8153 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2488 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8153 scores 32,180 against the Xeon E-2488's 31,888 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8153. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8153 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8153 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 5.6 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 24 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,180 | 31,888 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8153 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2488 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8153 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon E-2488 — the Xeon Platinum 8153 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8153 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8153) vs 2 (Xeon E-2488). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8153) vs 20 (Xeon E-2488) — the Xeon Platinum 8153 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Platinum 8153) and W680 (Xeon E-2488).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8153 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+53220% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 128 GB+17476167% |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8153 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8153) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E-2488). Primary use case: Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8153 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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