Xeon 6511P vs Xeon Gold 6348
Xeon 6511P
Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6511P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6511P | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($815) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6511P | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+155%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($815) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) |
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 6511P and Xeon Gold 6348
Xeon 6511P
The Xeon 6511P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 51,286 points. Launch price was $815.
Xeon Gold 6348
The Xeon Gold 6348 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 235 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,843 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6511P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6348 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6511P versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6511P (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon 6511P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6511P scores 51,286 against the Xeon Gold 6348's 51,843 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348. L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6511P vs 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+20% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total)+71% | 42 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 51,286 | 51,843+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6511P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6511P versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6348 — the Xeon Gold 6348 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 136 (Xeon 6511P) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6348) — the Xeon 6511P offers 72 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6511P) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6348).
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 136+113% | 64 |
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. Primary use case: Xeon 6511P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6511P rivals EPYC 9684X; Xeon Gold 6348 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6511P launched at $815 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6348 debuted at $3583. At current prices ($815 vs $2097), the Xeon 6511P is $1282 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6511P delivers 62.9 pts/$ vs 24.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6348 — making the Xeon 6511P the 87.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6511P | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $815-77% | $3583 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $815-61% | $2097 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.9+155% | 24.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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