Xeon Platinum 8380 vs Xeon 6520P
Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon 6520P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6520P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($965) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,295) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($965) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,295) |
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 8380 and Xeon 6520P
Xeon Platinum 8380
The Xeon Platinum 8380 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 40 cores and 80 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,318 points. Launch price was $5,846.
Xeon 6520P
The Xeon 6520P 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 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: 64,010 points. Launch price was $1,295.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8380 packs 40 cores / 80 threads, while the Xeon 6520P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8380 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8380 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6520P — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6520P (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8380 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6520P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8380 scores 62,318 against the Xeon 6520P's 64,010 — a 2.7% lead for the Xeon 6520P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 1,900, a 37.5% lead for the Xeon 6520P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 40,000 vs 25,000 (46.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8380). L3 cache: 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8380 vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6520P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 40 / 80+67% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB (total) | 144 MB (total)+140% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 3 nm-70% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 62,318 | 64,010+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | 1,900+46% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 40,000+60% | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8380 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6520P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8380 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6520P — the Xeon 6520P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8380 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8380) vs 88 (Xeon 6520P) — the Xeon 6520P offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8380) and FCLGA4710 (Xeon 6520P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+50% | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 88+38% |
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 virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8380 targets Datacenter, Xeon 6520P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8380 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon 6520P rivals EPYC 9254.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Datacenter | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8380 launched at $2010 MSRP, while the Xeon 6520P debuted at $1295. At current prices ($965 vs $1295), the Xeon Platinum 8380 is $330 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8380 delivers 64.6 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Xeon 6520P — making the Xeon Platinum 8380 the 26.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon 6520P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2010 | $1295-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $965-25% | $1295 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.6+31% | 49.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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