Xeon Platinum 8260 vs Xeon Silver 4514Y
Xeon Platinum 8260
Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Silver 4514Y
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.
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8260 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8260 scores 30,720 against the Xeon Silver 4514Y's 30,621 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8260. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 22,000 (17.3% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,190 vs 2,100, a 55.3% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,946 vs 14,000 (67.4% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8260 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total)+19% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 30,720 | 30,621 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | 22,000+19% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,190 | 2,100+76% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,946 | 14,000+102% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4514Y — the Xeon Silver 4514Y supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4514Y supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) — the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8260) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4514Y).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 4096 GB+300% |
| 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8260 targets Server / Workstation, Xeon Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8260 rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | Mainstream Server / Virtualization |
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