Xeon Platinum 8280M vs Xeon 6724P
Xeon Platinum 8280M
Xeon 6724P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8280M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6724P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) | ✅ More affordable ($3,622) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) | ✅ More affordable ($3,622) |
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 8280M and Xeon 6724P
Xeon Platinum 8280M
The Xeon Platinum 8280M 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 37,665 points. Launch price was $13,012.
Xeon 6724P
The Xeon 6724P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8280M packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon 6724P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8280M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8280M versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6724P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8280M uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 6724P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8280M scores 37,665 against the Xeon 6724P's 38,061 — a 1% lead for the Xeon 6724P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,214 vs 1,800, a 38.9% lead for the Xeon 6724P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,500 vs 25,000 (74% advantage for the Xeon 6724P). L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8280M vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total) | 72 MB (total)+87% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 37,665 | 38,061+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 35,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,214 | 1,800+48% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,500 | 25,000+117% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8280M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6724P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8280M versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6724P — the Xeon 6724P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6724P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) vs 8 (Xeon 6724P). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) vs 88 (Xeon 6724P) — the Xeon 6724P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) and C741 (Xeon 6724P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 4096 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 88+83% |
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 8280M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6724P). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8280M targets High-end Server, Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8280M rivals EPYC 7742; Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Server | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8280M launched at $10009 MSRP, while the Xeon 6724P debuted at $3622. At current prices ($6223 vs $3622), the Xeon 6724P is $2601 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8280M delivers 6.1 pts/$ vs 10.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6724P — making the Xeon 6724P the 53.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10009 | $3622-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6223 | $3622-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 10.5+72% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2025 |
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