Xeon Gold 6252 vs Xeon Silver 4410T

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.

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 6252

2019

Why buy it

✅+36.2% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 26 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4410T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,148 vs 27,245).
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4410T moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Silver 4410T

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (26 MB vs 36 MB).

Xeon Gold 6252

2019

Xeon Silver 4410T

2023

Why buy it

✅+36.2% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 26 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4410T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,148 vs 27,245).
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4410T moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (26 MB vs 36 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Silver 4410T better than Xeon Gold 6252?

Yes. Xeon Silver 4410T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% 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 Silver 4410T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Silver 4410T is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads.

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

Xeon Silver 4410T still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Silver 4410T is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 8.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Xeon Silver 4410T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 20 threads instead of 24/48. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 6252 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4410T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6252	Xeon Silver 4410T
1080p
low	195 FPS	181 FPS
medium	158 FPS	149 FPS
high	128 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	145 FPS
medium	123 FPS	114 FPS
high	96 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	67 FPS
medium	60 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6252	Xeon Silver 4410T
1080p
low	233 FPS	460 FPS
medium	207 FPS	394 FPS
high	174 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	272 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	389 FPS
medium	180 FPS	345 FPS
high	153 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	125 FPS	250 FPS
medium	114 FPS	225 FPS
high	104 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	167 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 6252	Xeon Silver 4410T
1080p
low	679 FPS	681 FPS
medium	679 FPS	681 FPS
high	679 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	657 FPS	681 FPS
1440p
low	679 FPS	681 FPS
medium	614 FPS	681 FPS
high	580 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	610 FPS
4K
low	459 FPS	532 FPS
medium	363 FPS	434 FPS
high	322 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	307 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 6252	Xeon Silver 4410T
1080p
low	679 FPS	681 FPS
medium	679 FPS	681 FPS
high	679 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	609 FPS	592 FPS
1440p
low	679 FPS	681 FPS
medium	625 FPS	605 FPS
high	536 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	458 FPS	454 FPS
4K
low	514 FPS	479 FPS
medium	459 FPS	430 FPS
high	402 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	333 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6252 and Xeon Silver 4410T

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6252 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4410T offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Gold 6252 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6252 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4410T — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4410T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6252 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4410T uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6252 scores 27,148 against the Xeon Silver 4410T's 27,245 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4410T. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6252 vs 26.25 MB on the Xeon Silver 4410T.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6252	Xeon Silver 4410T
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+140%	10 / 20
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.7 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	35.75 MB+36%	26.25 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	27,148	27,245

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6252 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4410T uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.