CPU
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Xeon Platinum 8260
EPYC 4245P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4245P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ 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 Platinum 8260 and EPYC 4245P
Xeon Platinum 8260
The Xeon Platinum 8260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,720 points. Launch price was $4,702.
EPYC 4245P
The EPYC 4245P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,135 points. Launch price was $239.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8260 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 4245P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4245P — a 32.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 4245P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 4245P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8260 scores 30,720 against the EPYC 4245P's 31,135 — a 1.3% lead for the EPYC 4245P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 12,000 (42.6% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,190 vs 3,347, a 95.1% lead for the EPYC 4245P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,946 vs 14,616 (71.1% advantage for the EPYC 4245P). L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8260 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4245P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+300% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total)+12% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Grado (2025) |
| PassMark | 30,720 | 31,135+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500+54% | 12,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,190 | 3,347+181% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,946 | 14,616+110% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 4245P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus DDR5-5600 on the EPYC 4245P — the EPYC 4245P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8260 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 2 (EPYC 4245P). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 24 (EPYC 4245P) — the Xeon Platinum 8260 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8260) and AM5 platform (EPYC 4245P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
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, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs AMD-V (EPYC 4245P). The EPYC 4245P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2)), while the Xeon Platinum 8260 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8260 targets Server / Workstation, EPYC 4245P targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8260 rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; EPYC 4245P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | EPYC 4245P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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