Xeon Platinum 8280M vs Xeon Platinum 8180
Xeon Platinum 8280M
Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8280M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) | ✅ More affordable ($2,363) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+168%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) | ✅ More affordable ($2,363) |
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 Platinum 8180
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 Platinum 8180
The Xeon Platinum 8180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 38,259 points. Launch price was $10,009.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Platinum 8280M and Xeon Platinum 8180 share an identical 28-core/56-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8280M versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8280M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8280M uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8280M scores 37,665 against the Xeon Platinum 8180's 38,259 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8180. Both processors carry 38.5 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+5% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total) | 38.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 37,665 | 38,259+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 35,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,214 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon Platinum 8280M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 768 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) and Intel C621 (Xeon Platinum 8180).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+167% | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8280M) / not specified (Xeon Platinum 8180). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8280M targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8280M rivals EPYC 7742.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | High-end Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8280M launched at $10009 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 debuted at $10009. At current prices ($6223 vs $2363), the Xeon Platinum 8180 is $3860 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8280M delivers 6.1 pts/$ vs 16.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8180 — making the Xeon Platinum 8180 the 91.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8280M | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10009 | $10009 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6223 | $2363-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 16.2+166% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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