Core i7-14650HX vs Xeon Gold 6238R

Core i7-14650HX

16 Cores24 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 Cores56 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-14650HX

16 / 24

34,598

0.0%

34,751

+0.4%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14650HX

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#71

Core i7-14650HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

96%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

95%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238R

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

128%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

100%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

86%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

82%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

82%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

78%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

78%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

78%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

75%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

75%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

74%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,612) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6238R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-14650HX	Xeon Gold 6238R
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-14650HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($2,612 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-14650HX	Xeon Gold 6238R
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)

Performance Check

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.

Core i7-14650HX Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6238R Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14650HX and Xeon Gold 6238R

Core i7-14650HX

The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.

Xeon Gold 6238R

The Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 34,751 points. Launch price was $2,612.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-14650HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-14650HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14650HX scores 34,598 against the Xeon Gold 6238R's 34,751 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238R. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,930 vs 21,433 (35.8% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R.

Feature	Core i7-14650HX	Xeon Gold 6238R
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	28 / 56+75%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+27%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	38.5 MB+28%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	28 MB+1300%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	34,598	34,751
Cinebench R23 Multi	23,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,770	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,930	21,433+44%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-14650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-14650HX versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R — the Core i7-14650HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-14650HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 197.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-14650HX) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-14650HX) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R).

Feature	Core i7-14650HX	Xeon Gold 6238R
Socket	FCBGA1964	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	1 TB+433%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	48+140%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6238R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i7-14650HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Xeon Gold 6238R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming, Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R.