
Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs Core i3-4360

Xeon Platinum 8452Y

Core i3-4360
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 Core i3-4360 is on rank 534, so the Core i3-4360 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 Core i3-4360
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Core i3-4360 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Core i3-4360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i3-4360

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.

Core i3-4360
The Core i3-4360 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,639 points. Launch price was $352.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Core i3-4360 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8452Y has 34 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-4360 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-4360 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i3-4360 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8452Y scores 3,641 against the Core i3-4360's 3,639 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8452Y. L3 cache: 67.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4360.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Core i3-4360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+1700% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+85% |
| L3 Cache | 67.5 MB+1588% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,641 | 3,639 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,128 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-4360 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Core i3-4360 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8452Y) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4360). The Core i3-4360 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4360 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-4360 rivals Core i3-6100.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Core i3-4360 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Desktop |
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