Xeon Platinum 8454H vs Xeon Gold 5520+
Xeon Platinum 8454H
Xeon Gold 5520+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8454H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5520+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8454H | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,540) | ✅ More affordable ($764) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8454H | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+741%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,540) | ✅ More affordable ($764) |
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 8454H and Xeon Gold 5520+
Xeon Platinum 8454H
The Xeon Platinum 8454H 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 82.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 62,347 points. Launch price was $6,540.
Xeon Gold 5520+
The Xeon Gold 5520+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 61,227 points. Launch price was $1,640.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8454H packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5520+ offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8454H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8454H versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5520+ — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5520+ (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8454H uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5520+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8454H scores 62,347 against the Xeon Gold 5520+'s 61,227 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8454H. L3 cache: 82.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8454H vs 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5520+.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8454H | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+14% | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 82.5 MB+57% | 52.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 62,347+2% | 61,227 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8454H versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Gold 5520+ — the Xeon Platinum 8454H supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8454H) and C741 (Xeon Gold 5520+).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8454H | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5520+ targets Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8454H rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon Gold 5520+ rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8454H | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Enterprise Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8454H launched at $6540 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5520+ debuted at $1083.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8454H | Xeon Gold 5520+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6540 | $1083-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $764 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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