36-Core Processing
The Xeon Gold 8452Y provides 36 processor cores.
Intel
Balanced 36-core processor for general data-center workloads.

The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
The Xeon Gold 8452Y provides 36 processor cores.
This processor is designed for general data-center workloads.
The Xeon Gold 8452Y is positioned as a balanced processor for general data-center use.
The Intel Xeon Gold 8452Y is a balanced 36-core processor designed for general data-center workloads.
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
Praises the major Sapphire Rapids platform upgrade, including up to 53% generation-over-generation compute gains, while noting AMD retains advantages in maximum cores per socket.
Highlights strong AI performance with AMX and OpenVINO, but finds AMD often better in performance-per-watt and several broad server workloads.
Finds the new platform effective in AI testing and sometimes better than the prior-generation 8380, though older hardware can remain stronger for rendering workloads.
Considers the platform suitable for workstation use, but recommends higher-clock desktop/workstation CPUs for CAD and interactive workloads.
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
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