
Xeon 6349P vs Xeon Gold 6226R

Xeon 6349P

Xeon Gold 6226R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6349P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6226R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6349P | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6349P | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon 6349P and Xeon Gold 6226R

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.

Xeon Gold 6226R
The Xeon Gold 6226R 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 26,278 points. Launch price was $1,300.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6349P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6226R offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6226R has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6349P versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6226R — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6349P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon 6349P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6226R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6349P scores 25,953 against the Xeon Gold 6226R's 26,278 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6226R. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon 6349P vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6226R.
| Feature | Xeon 6349P | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+38% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 22 MB+22% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 16 MB+1180% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 25,953 | 26,278+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6349P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6226R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 6349P | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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