
Xeon Silver 4410T vs Xeon Gold 6252

Xeon Silver 4410T

Xeon Gold 6252
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4410T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6252
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4410T | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4410T | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver 4410T and Xeon Gold 6252

Xeon Silver 4410T
The Xeon Silver 4410T 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 27,245 points. Launch price was $624.

Xeon Gold 6252
The Xeon Gold 6252 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,148 points. Launch price was $3,655.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4410T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6252 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6252 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4410T versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6252 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4410T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4410T uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6252 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4410T scores 27,245 against the Xeon Gold 6252's 27,148 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4410T. L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon Silver 4410T vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6252.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4410T | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 24 / 48+140% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+29% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 26.25 MB | 35.75 MB+36% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 24 MB+1100% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 27,245 | 27,148 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4410T uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6252 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4410T | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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