Xeon 6349P
VS
Xeon D-2796TE

Xeon 6349P vs Xeon D-2796TE

Intel

Xeon 6349P

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon D-2796TE

20 Cores40 Thrd118 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Xeon 6349P

#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
104%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
102%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
102%
#217
Xeon 6349P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#218
Xeon Gold 5512U
MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A
99%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
97%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
96%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
96%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
95%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
94%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
93%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
92%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
92%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
91%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2796TE

#440
Xeon Gold 6538N
MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170
107%
#441
EPYC 7F52
MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826
106%
#442
EPYC 7542
MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899
106%
#443
EPYC 9655
MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852
105%
#444
Xeon 6781P
MSRP: $8960|Avg: $8960
105%
#445
Xeon Gold 6338N
MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200
105%
#446
Xeon Gold 5117
MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300
105%
#447
EPYC 73F3
MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100
104%
#448
EPYC 9384X
MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157
104%
#449
EPYC 8534P
MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529
104%
#450
EPYC 9565
MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233
103%
#450
EPYC 7663
MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366
103%
#452
EPYC 9755
MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931
102%
#454
Xeon Platinum 8368
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429
102%
#455
Xeon D-2796TE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#456
EPYC 9575F
MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238
100%
#457
EPYC 7642
MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850
99%
#458
EPYC 7573X
MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580
99%
#459
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
98%
#460
Xeon Gold 6242R
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779
96%
#460
Xeon E5-2686 V3
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160
96%
#462
Xeon W-2175
MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180
96%
#463
EPYC 75F3
MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799
96%
#464
Xeon W-3375
MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000
95%
#466
Xeon Platinum 8358
MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145
94%
#467
EPYC 7713
MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299
94%
#467
EPYC 7662
MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266
94%
#469
EPYC 9554
MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795
92%
#470
Xeon Gold 6338T
MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon 6349P leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-2796TE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon 6349PXeon D-2796TE
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon 6349PXeon D-2796TE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6349P and Xeon D-2796TE

Intel

Xeon 6349P

The Xeon 6349P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 25,953 points. Launch price was $509.

Intel

Xeon D-2796TE

The Xeon D-2796TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 118 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,342 points. Launch price was $2,101.

Processing Power

The Xeon 6349P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2796TE offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2796TE has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6349P versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2796TE — a 54.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6349P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6349P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6349P scores 25,953 against the Xeon D-2796TE's 26,342 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon D-2796TE. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon 6349P vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2796TE.

FeatureXeon 6349PXeon D-2796TE
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
20 / 40+233%
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz+74%
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+80%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)
30 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-30%
10 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark
25,953
26,342+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6349P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon 6349PXeon D-2796TE
Socket
LGA1700
FCBGA2579
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0