Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs Celeron G6900T
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Celeron G6900T
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. The Xeon Platinum 8452Y is positioned at rank #646 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Celeron G6900T
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.
Celeron G6900T
The Celeron G6900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 3,668 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Celeron G6900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8452Y has 34 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8452Y (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Celeron G6900T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8452Y scores 3,641 against the Celeron G6900T's 3,668 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G6900T. L3 cache: 67.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900T.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+1700% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 67.5 MB+1588% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 3,641 | 3,668 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron G6900T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8452Y) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T). The Celeron G6900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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