Xeon Silver 4510 vs Core Ultra 5 245T
Xeon Silver 4510
Core Ultra 5 245T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 245T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4510 | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($563) | ✅ More affordable ($270) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4510 | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+107%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($563) | ✅ More affordable ($270) |
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 4510 and Core Ultra 5 245T
Xeon Silver 4510
The Xeon Silver 4510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 32,688 points. Launch price was $563.
Core Ultra 5 245T
The Core Ultra 5 245T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 32,444 points. Launch price was $270.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4510 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245T offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 5 245T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245T — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 245T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4510 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 245T uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4510 scores 32,688 against the Core Ultra 5 245T's 32,444 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Silver 4510. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 245T.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510 | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 14+17% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+25% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+50% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 32,688 | 32,444 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4510 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 245T uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4400 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 245T supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4510) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 245T). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4510) vs 20 (Core Ultra 5 245T) — the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510 | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+1500% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+300% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Silver 4510 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4510) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 245T). The Core Ultra 5 245T includes integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG 64EU), while the Xeon Silver 4510 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4510 targets Server, Core Ultra 5 245T targets Desktop Low Power. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4510 rivals EPYC 8534P.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510 | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Arc Xe-LPG 64EU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | Desktop Low Power |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4510 launched at $563 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 245T debuted at $270. At current prices ($563 vs $270), the Core Ultra 5 245T is $293 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4510 delivers 58.1 pts/$ vs 120.2 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 245T — making the Core Ultra 5 245T the 69.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510 | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $563 | $270-52% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $563 | $270-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.1 | 120.2+107% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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