CPU
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Xeon E5-4667 v4
Xeon Gold 6138T
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 E5-4667 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6138T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4667 v4 | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4667 v4 | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 E5-4667 v4 and Xeon Gold 6138T
Xeon E5-4667 v4
The Xeon E5-4667 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,319 points. Launch price was $5,729.
Xeon Gold 6138T
The Xeon Gold 6138T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,356 points. Launch price was $2,742.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4667 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6138T offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v4 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138T — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6138T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4667 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6138T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4667 v4 scores 20,319 against the Xeon Gold 6138T's 20,356 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6138T. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-4667 v4 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138T.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4667 v4 | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36 | 20 / 40+11% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB+64% | 27.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4.5 MB | 20 MB+344% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 20,319 | 20,356 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,030 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,988 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4667 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6138T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4667 v4 | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4667 v4) / Yes (Xeon Gold 6138T).
| Feature | Xeon E5-4667 v4 | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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