Performance comparison: which is faster?
Xeon Platinum 8480+ (Intel, 2023) and Xeon Platinum 8380 (Intel, 2021) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: Xeon Platinum 8480+ is about 35.7% faster
The sockets differ (LGA4677 / LGA4189), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | Xeon Platinum 8480+ | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 95,000 | 70,000 |
| Generation | Xeon | Xeon |
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Type | Server | Server |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | Xeon Platinum 8480+ |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Xeon Platinum 8380 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
Xeon Platinum 8480+ is about 35.7% higher by score (Xeon Platinum 8480+: 95000 points / Xeon Platinum 8380: 70000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
Both are Xeon-generation CPUs.The sockets differ (LGA4677 / LGA4189), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon RX 6700 XT pairs well with Xeon Platinum 8480+ and Radeon RX 6650 XT pairs well with Xeon Platinum 8380. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
