Xeon E5-2698 v4 vs Xeon Gold 6146

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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 E5-2698 v4

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

125%

#39

Xeon E5-2698 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

77%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6146

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

119%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

119%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

115%

#33

Xeon Gold 6146

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Gold 6146 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2698 v4	Xeon Gold 6146
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2698 v4	Xeon Gold 6146
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 E5-2698 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6146 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2698 v4 and Xeon Gold 6146

Xeon E5-2698 v4

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 22,764 points. Launch price was $3,226.

Xeon Gold 6146

The Xeon Gold 6146 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 22,595 points. Launch price was $3,286.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6146 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2698 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2698 v4 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6146 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6146 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6146 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2698 v4 scores 22,764 against the Xeon Gold 6146's 22,595 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2698 v4. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2698 v4 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6146.

Feature	Xeon E5-2698 v4	Xeon Gold 6146
Cores / Threads	20 / 40+67%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.2 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.2 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	50 MB+102%	24.75 MB
L2 Cache	5 MB	12 MB+140%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	22,764	22,595

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6146 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.