Xeon Platinum 8160 vs Xeon Silver 4510T
Xeon Platinum 8160
Xeon Silver 4510T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8160 and Xeon Silver 4510T
Xeon Platinum 8160
The Xeon Platinum 8160 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,989 points. Launch price was $4,702.
Xeon Silver 4510T
The Xeon Silver 4510T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 29,119 points. Launch price was $624.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8160 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4510T offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8160 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510T — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8160 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4510T uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8160 scores 28,989 against the Xeon Silver 4510T's 29,119 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4510T. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510T.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+100% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB+10% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1100% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 28,989 | 29,119 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8160 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4510T uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160 versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4510T — the Xeon Platinum 8160 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4510T supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 768 — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8160) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4510T). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4510T) — the Xeon Silver 4510T offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4510T).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+53220% | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 4096 GB+559240433% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 80+67% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8160) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4510T). Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4510T targets Enterprise Storage / Edge Computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8160 rivals EPYC 7451; Xeon Silver 4510T rivals EPYC 8124.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Enterprise Storage / Edge Computing |
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