Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs Pentium G4600
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Pentium G4600
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 Pentium G4600 is on rank 466, so the Pentium G4600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
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 Pentium G4600
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.
Pentium G4600
The Pentium G4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,629 points. Launch price was $87.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Pentium G4600 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 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4600 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G4600 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Pentium G4600 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8452Y scores 3,641 against the Pentium G4600's 3,629 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8452Y. L3 cache: 67.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4600.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+1700% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 67.5 MB+2150% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,641 | 3,629 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Pentium G4600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8452Y | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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