Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs FX-6100
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
FX-6100
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 FX-6100 is on rank 741, so the Xeon Platinum 8452Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Per Dollar FX-6100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX-6100
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.
FX-6100
The FX-6100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,686 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the FX-6100 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8452Y has 30 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-6100 — a 19.7% clock advantage for the FX-6100 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the FX-6100 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8452Y scores 3,641 against the FX-6100's 3,686 — a 1.2% lead for the FX-6100. L3 cache: 67.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-6100.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+500% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 67.5 MB+744% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 6 MB+200% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 3,641 | 3,686+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the FX-6100 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
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