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Xeon D-2799
Xeon Gold 6326
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 D-2799
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6326
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2799 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2799 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 D-2799 and Xeon Gold 6326
Xeon D-2799
The Xeon D-2799 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 129 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 33,792 points. Launch price was $1,972.
Xeon Gold 6326
The Xeon Gold 6326 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 33,764 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2799 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6326 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-2799 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon D-2799 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6326 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6326 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon D-2799 uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6326 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2799 scores 33,792 against the Xeon Gold 6326's 33,764 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-2799. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,000 vs 24,500 (20.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6326). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,959 vs 1,631, a 18.3% lead for the Xeon D-2799 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,895 vs 16,254 (158.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6326). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2799 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6326.
| Feature | Xeon D-2799 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+25% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+25% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 33,792 | 33,764 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 20,000 | 24,500+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,959+20% | 1,631 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,895 | 16,254+758% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2799 uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6326 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6326 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon D-2799) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6326). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon D-2799) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6326) — the Xeon Gold 6326 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Ice Lake-D (Xeon D-2799) and C621A,Ice Lake-SP (Xeon Gold 6326).
| Feature | Xeon D-2799 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 4096 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | 64+100% |
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, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon D-2799 targets Edge Server / Networking, Xeon Gold 6326 targets High-core Server. Direct competitor: Xeon D-2799 rivals EPYC 7302; Xeon Gold 6326 rivals EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Xeon D-2799 | Xeon Gold 6326 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Edge Server / Networking | High-core Server |
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