Xeon Platinum 8380 vs Xeon Platinum 8454H
Xeon Platinum 8380
Xeon Platinum 8454H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8454H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Platinum 8454H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($965) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,540) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Platinum 8454H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+577%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($965) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,540) |
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 Platinum 8454H
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 Platinum 8454H
The Xeon Platinum 8454H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 82.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 62,347 points. Launch price was $6,540.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8380 packs 40 cores / 80 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8454H offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8380 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8380 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8454H — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8380 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8454H uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8380 scores 62,318 against the Xeon Platinum 8454H's 62,347 — a 0% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8454H. L3 cache: 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8380 vs 82.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8454H.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Platinum 8454H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 40 / 80+25% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+10% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB (total) | 82.5 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 62,318 | 62,347 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 40,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8380 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8454H uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8380 versus 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8454H — the Xeon Platinum 8454H supports 199.7% 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 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8380) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8454H) — the Xeon Platinum 8454H offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8380) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8454H).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Platinum 8454H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 4800+119900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+157286300% | 4096 |
| 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. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8380 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Platinum 8454H rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Platinum 8454H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8380 launched at $2010 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8454H debuted at $6540.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | Xeon Platinum 8454H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2010-69% | $6540 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $965 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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