Xeon 6520P vs Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Xeon 6520P
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6520P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6520P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,295) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6520P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+226%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,295) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
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 6520P and Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Xeon 6520P
The Xeon 6520P 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 64,010 points. Launch price was $1,295.
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,660 points. Launch price was $3,141.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6520P packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon 6520P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6520P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6520P scores 64,010 against the Xeon Gold 6438Y+'s 62,660 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon 6520P. L3 cache: 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6520P vs 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+.
| Feature | Xeon 6520P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 144 MB (total)+140% | 60 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 64,010+2% | 62,660 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6520P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6520P versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6520P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) — the Xeon 6520P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCLGA4710 (Xeon 6520P) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+).
| Feature | Xeon 6520P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+10% | 80 |
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 6520P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6520P rivals EPYC 9254; Xeon Gold 6438Y+ rivals EPYC 9354.
| Feature | Xeon 6520P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6520P launched at $1295 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ debuted at $2607. At current prices ($1295 vs $389), the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is $906 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6520P delivers 49.4 pts/$ vs 161.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ — making the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ the 106.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6520P | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1295-50% | $2607 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1295 | $389-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.4 | 161.1+226% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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