Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs Athlon X4 880K
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Athlon X4 880K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Athlon X4 880K is on rank 511, so the Athlon X4 880K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 880K
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 Athlon X4 880K
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.
Athlon X4 880K
The Athlon X4 880K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,649 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Athlon X4 880K 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 Athlon X4 880K — a 27% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Athlon X4 880K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8452Y scores 3,641 against the Athlon X4 880K's 3,649 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon X4 880K.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+800% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 4 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 67.5 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-75% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,641 | 3,649 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon X4 880K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
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