CPU
GPU
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
A12-9800
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon Platinum 8452Y is positioned at rank 646 and the A12-9800 is on rank 345, so the A12-9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Per Dollar A12-9800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 8452Y and A12-9800
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y 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 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,641 points. Launch price was $3,995.
A12-9800
The A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,695 points. Launch price was $139.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the A12-9800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8452Y has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y versus 4.2 GHz on the A12-9800 — a 27% clock advantage for the A12-9800 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the A12-9800 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8452Y scores 3,641 against the A12-9800's 3,695 — a 1.5% lead for the A12-9800. L3 cache: 67.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs 0 kB on the A12-9800.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+800% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 67.5 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2048 kB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-75% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,641 | 3,695+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 635 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A12-9800 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8452Y) / AMD-V (A12-9800). The A12-9800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A12-9800 rivals Pentium G4600.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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