Xeon 6353P vs Xeon Gold 6252

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 6353P

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

104%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

104%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

102%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

101%

#158

Xeon 6353P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

98%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6252

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

103%

#42

Xeon Gold 6252

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

81%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

70%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

67%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon 6353P (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 6353P	Xeon Gold 6252
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

The Xeon Gold 6252 (2019) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon 6353P	Xeon Gold 6252
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.

Xeon 6353P Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6252 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6353P and Xeon Gold 6252

Xeon 6353P

The Xeon 6353P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 26,910 points. Launch price was $426.

Xeon Gold 6252

The Xeon Gold 6252 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,148 points. Launch price was $3,655.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6353P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6252 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6252 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6353P versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6252 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 6353P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon 6353P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6252 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6353P scores 26,910 against the Xeon Gold 6252's 27,148 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6252. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6353P vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6252.

Feature	Xeon 6353P	Xeon Gold 6252
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	24 / 48+200%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+38%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+29%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	35.75 MB+49%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	24 MB+1100%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	26,910	27,148

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6353P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6252 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.