Xeon Gold 5512U vs Xeon Gold 6448Y

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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon Gold 5512U

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,353 less on MSRP ($1,230 MSRP vs $3,583 MSRP).
✅Delivers 190.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.1 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($1,230 MSRP vs $3,583 MSRP).
✅Draws 185W instead of 225W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6448Y across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (60,367 vs 60,449).

Xeon Gold 6448Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 49.1 PassMark/$ ($3,583 MSRP vs $1,230 MSRP).
❌21.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 185W.

Xeon Gold 5512U

2023

Xeon Gold 6448Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,353 less on MSRP ($1,230 MSRP vs $3,583 MSRP).
✅Delivers 190.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.1 vs 16.9 PassMark/$ ($1,230 MSRP vs $3,583 MSRP).
✅Draws 185W instead of 225W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6448Y across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (60,367 vs 60,449).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.9 vs 49.1 PassMark/$ ($3,583 MSRP vs $1,230 MSRP).
❌21.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 185W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6448Y better than Xeon Gold 5512U?

Yes. Xeon Gold 6448Y is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 22.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Gold 6448Y is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 22.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6448Y is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Gold 6448Y is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon Gold 5512U makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 6448Y is 191.3% more expensive on MSRP at $3,583 MSRP versus $1,230 MSRP, and it gives you a 22.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon Gold 5512U is also 190.9% better value on MSRP (49.1 vs 16.9 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 6448Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 28/56. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon Gold 5512U Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6448Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 5512U	Xeon Gold 6448Y
1080p
low	184 FPS	200 FPS
medium	162 FPS	165 FPS
high	128 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	159 FPS
medium	129 FPS	124 FPS
high	98 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	73 FPS
medium	62 FPS	61 FPS
high	48 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 5512U	Xeon Gold 6448Y
1080p
low	270 FPS	303 FPS
medium	241 FPS	269 FPS
high	200 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	227 FPS	261 FPS
medium	205 FPS	234 FPS
high	175 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	168 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	163 FPS
medium	130 FPS	149 FPS
high	118 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 5512U	Xeon Gold 6448Y
1080p
low	777 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	691 FPS	1006 FPS
high	657 FPS	929 FPS
ultra	581 FPS	843 FPS
1440p
low	672 FPS	878 FPS
medium	594 FPS	780 FPS
high	562 FPS	710 FPS
ultra	503 FPS	638 FPS
4K
low	453 FPS	550 FPS
medium	370 FPS	453 FPS
high	335 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	321 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 5512U	Xeon Gold 6448Y
1080p
low	940 FPS	972 FPS
medium	841 FPS	875 FPS
high	726 FPS	756 FPS
ultra	622 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	762 FPS	754 FPS
medium	666 FPS	661 FPS
high	572 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	550 FPS	549 FPS
medium	493 FPS	489 FPS
high	435 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	367 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5512U and Xeon Gold 6448Y

Xeon Gold 5512U

The Xeon Gold 5512U 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 60,367 points. Launch price was $1,230.

Xeon Gold 6448Y

The Xeon Gold 6448Y 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 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 60,449 points. Launch price was $3,583.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 5512U packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6448Y offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6448Y has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5512U versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6448Y — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6448Y (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5512U uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6448Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5512U scores 60,367 against the Xeon Gold 6448Y's 60,449 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6448Y. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5512U vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6448Y.

Feature	Xeon Gold 5512U	Xeon Gold 6448Y
Cores / Threads	28 / 56	32 / 64+14%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	52.5 MB (total)	60 MB+14%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Emerald Rapids (2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	60,367	60,449

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5512U) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6448Y).

Feature	Xeon Gold 5512U	Xeon Gold 6448Y
Socket	LGA4677	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	4800	4800
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	80	80

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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 Gold 5512U rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon Gold 6448Y rivals EPYC 9354.

Feature	Xeon Gold 5512U	Xeon Gold 6448Y
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Gold 5512U launched at $1230 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6448Y debuted at $3583. On MSRP ($1230 vs $3583), the Xeon Gold 5512U is $2353 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5512U delivers 49.1 pts/$ vs 16.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6448Y — making the Xeon Gold 5512U the 97.7% better value option.