Xeon 6517P vs Xeon Gold 6314U
Xeon 6517P
Xeon Gold 6314U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6517P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6314U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6517P | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,195) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,977) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6517P | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+149%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,195) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,977) |
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 6517P and Xeon Gold 6314U
Xeon 6517P
The Xeon 6517P 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 3.2 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): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 48,810 points. Launch price was $1,195.
Xeon Gold 6314U
The Xeon Gold 6314U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,916 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6517P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6314U offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6314U has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6517P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6314U — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6517P (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon 6517P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6314U uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6517P scores 48,810 against the Xeon Gold 6314U's 48,916 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6314U. L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6517P vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6314U.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total)+50% | 48 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 | 48,810 | 48,916 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6517P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6314U uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6517P versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6314U — the Xeon 6517P supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6517P) vs 128 (Xeon Gold 6314U) — the Xeon Gold 6314U offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6517P) and SP3,C621A (Xeon Gold 6314U).
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+100% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 128+45% |
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. Direct competitor: Xeon 6517P rivals EPYC 9554; Xeon Gold 6314U rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6517P launched at $1195 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6314U debuted at $2977.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1195-60% | $2977 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1195 | — |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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