Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H vs Intel Xeon E-2486

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H and Intel Xeon E-2486 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H

Intel Xeon E-2486

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H

26 more cores, run more applications at once: 32 vs 6
52 more threads: 64 vs 12
5.3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
8.5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
4.6x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2.5x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 62347 vs 24713

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	32 vs 6
Number of threads	64 vs 12
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	82.5 MB vs 18 MB (shared)
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	8 vs 1
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	62347 vs 24713

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E-2486

CPU is newer: launch date 11 month(s) later
Around 65% higher clock speed: 5.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
2.8x lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 270 Watt
Around 43% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4062 vs 2831

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	14 Dec 2023 vs 10 Jan 2023
Maximum frequency	5.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt vs 270 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4062 vs 2831

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H
CPU 2: Intel Xeon E-2486

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2831

4062

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

62347

24713

Name	Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H	Intel Xeon E-2486
PassMark - Single thread mark	2831	4062
PassMark - CPU mark	62347	24713

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H	Intel Xeon E-2486
Essentials
Launch date	10 Jan 2023	14 Dec 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$6540	$506
Place in performance rating	181	171
Performance
Base frequency	2.1 GHz	3.5 GHz
Die size	4x 477 mm²	163 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	82.5 MB	18 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	71°C
Maximum frequency	3.4 GHz	5.6 GHz
Number of cores	32	6
Number of threads	64	12
Unlocked
Maximum core temperature		100°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	8	1
Sockets supported	4677	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	270 Watt	95 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)