Core i7-11700 vs Xeon Gold 6334
Core i7-11700
Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700 and Xeon Gold 6334
Core i7-11700
The Core i7-11700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,625 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6334
The Xeon Gold 6334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,512 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-11700 and Xeon Gold 6334 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6334 — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-11700 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6334 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700 scores 20,625 against the Xeon Gold 6334's 20,512 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-11700. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700 vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+32% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,625 | 20,512 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6334 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11700 versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6334 — the Xeon Gold 6334 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6334 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-11700) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6334). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-11700) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6334) — the Xeon Gold 6334 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1200 (Core i7-11700) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6334).
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+2184433% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
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. The Core i7-11700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon Gold 6334 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X; Xeon Gold 6334 rivals EPYC 72F3.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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