Xeon Silver 4416+ vs Xeon Platinum 8352M
Xeon Silver 4416+
Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4416+
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4416+ | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4416+ | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+278%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) |
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 4416+ and Xeon Platinum 8352M
Xeon Silver 4416+
The Xeon Silver 4416+ 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 44,140 points. Launch price was $1,186.
Xeon Platinum 8352M
The Xeon Platinum 8352M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 44,406 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4416+ packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8352M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4416+ versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4416+ (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4416+ uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4416+ scores 44,140 against the Xeon Platinum 8352M's 44,406 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8352M. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4416+ vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8352M.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40 | 32 / 64+60% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 48 MB (total)+28% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 44,140 | 44,406 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4416+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Silver 4416+ versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — the Xeon Silver 4416+ supports 40% 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. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4416+) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) — the Xeon Silver 4416+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Silver 4416+) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352M).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+25% | 64 |
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. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4416+ rivals EPYC 9254; Xeon Platinum 8352M rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4416+ launched at $1186 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8352M debuted at $4471. At current prices ($1176 vs $4471), the Xeon Silver 4416+ is $3295 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4416+ delivers 37.5 pts/$ vs 9.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8352M — making the Xeon Silver 4416+ the 116.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1186-73% | $4471 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1176-74% | $4471 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.5+279% | 9.9 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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