Xeon Platinum 8380 vs Xeon Gold 5520+
Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon Gold 5520+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5520+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($965) | ✅ More affordable ($764) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($965) | ✅ More affordable ($764) |
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 Gold 5520+
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 Gold 5520+
The Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 61,227 points. Launch price was $1,640.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8380 packs 40 cores / 80 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5520+ offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8380 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8380 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5520+ — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5520+ (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8380 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5520+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8380 scores 62,318 against the Xeon Gold 5520+'s 61,227 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8380. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 1,600, a 20.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5520+.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 40 / 80+43% | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB (total)+14% | 52.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 62,318+2% | 61,227 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | 1,600+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 40,000+60% | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8380 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5520+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8380 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Gold 5520+ — the Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8380) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 5520+) — the Xeon Gold 5520+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8380) and C741 (Xeon Gold 5520+).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+50% | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 80+25% |
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 Gold 5520+ targets Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8380 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Gold 5520+ rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Enterprise Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8380 launched at $2010 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5520+ debuted at $1083. At current prices ($965 vs $764), the Xeon Gold 5520+ is $201 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8380 delivers 64.6 pts/$ vs 80.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5520+ — making the Xeon Gold 5520+ the 21.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2010 | $1083-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $965 | $764-21% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.6 | 80.1+24% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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