Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs Core i7-6660U

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 i7-6660U is on rank 612, so the Core i7-6660U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8452Y

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11413%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2155%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1914%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1479%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

100%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

100%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

99%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

96%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

94%

#646

Xeon Platinum 8452Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

99%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

98%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6660U

#600

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

809%

#601

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

797%

#602

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

732%

#603

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

728%

#604

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

722%

#606

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

697%

#607

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

668%

#608

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

667%

#609

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

649%

#612

Core i7-6660U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Platinum 8452Y (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Platinum 8452Y	Core i7-6660U
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 (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6660U (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Platinum 8452Y	Core i7-6660U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon Platinum 8452Y Benchmark Check

Core i7-6660U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8452Y and Core i7-6660U

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 i7-6660U

The Core i7-6660U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 March 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,628 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8452Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Core i7-6660U 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 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-6660U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-6660U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-6660U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8452Y scores 3,641 against the Core i7-6660U's 3,628 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8452Y. L3 cache: 67.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6660U.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8452Y	Core i7-6660U
Cores / Threads	36 / 72+1700%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	67.5 MB+1588%	4 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,641	3,628

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-6660U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.