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Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C

Explore Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
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Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C is a Server processor with 48 cores and 96 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 88667 and a single-thread rating of 3113. Its stated TDP is 385 W.

CPU Mark88,667
1 samples
Single Thread3,113
Overall rank#64
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C is a Server processor with 48 cores and 96 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 88667 and a single-thread rating of 3113. Its stated TDP is 385 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C is a Server released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 48 cores and 96 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 385 W reference TDP, a 88,667 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 88,667 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,113 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

The 385 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C specifications?

The main recorded details are 48 cores and 96 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 385 W reference TDP, a 88,667 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Xeon Platinum 8488C use?

The recorded reference TDP is 385 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD EPYC 9534AMD89,492 points
03Intel Xeon Platinum 8488CThis CPU88,667 points
04Intel Xeon 6740PIntel88,061 points
05AMD EPYC 9454AMD87,961 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Xeon Platinum 8488CThis CPU3,113 points
03Intel Xeon 6740PIntel2,975 points
04AMD EPYC 9454AMD2,807 points
05AMD EPYC 9534AMD2,797 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon 6740PIntel326.2 Mark/W
02AMD EPYC 9534AMD319.6 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 9454AMD303.3 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon Platinum 8488CThis CPU230.3 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
1,458,140.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
90,572.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
102,691.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
466.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
292,501.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
410,599.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
7,417.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
192,600.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads48 / 96
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP385 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.