Xeon Gold 5220R vs Xeon Gold 6246R
Xeon Gold 5220R
Xeon Gold 6246R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5220R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6246R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220R | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,015) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220R | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,015) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Gold 5220R and Xeon Gold 6246R
Xeon Gold 5220R
The Xeon Gold 5220R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 30,372 points. Launch price was $1,555.
Xeon Gold 6246R
The Xeon Gold 6246R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,468 points. Launch price was $3,286.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5220R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6246R offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 5220R has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5220R versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6246R — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6246R (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5220R scores 30,372 against the Xeon Gold 6246R's 30,468 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6246R. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,327 vs 1,293, a 2.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5220R that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 35.75 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB | 35.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+50% | 16 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,372 | 30,468 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,327+3% | 1,293 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,848 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2667 memory speed. Both support up to 1024 GB of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 5220R) and Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6246R).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon Gold 5220R) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6246R). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6246R targets High-frequency Server / Financial. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6246R rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | High-frequency Server / Financial |
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