Xeon Gold 5412U vs Xeon Gold 6348
Xeon Gold 5412U
Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5412U
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) |
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 5412U and Xeon Gold 6348
Xeon Gold 5412U
The Xeon Gold 5412U 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 51,599 points. Launch price was $1,113.
Xeon Gold 6348
The Xeon Gold 6348 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 235 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,843 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5412U packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6348 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5412U versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5412U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5412U uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5412U scores 51,599 against the Xeon Gold 6348's 51,843 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 5412U vs 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 28 / 56+17% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB+7% | 42 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 51,599 | 51,843 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5412U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 5412U versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6348 — the Xeon Gold 5412U supports 47.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5412U) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6348) — the Xeon Gold 5412U offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5412U) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6348).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200+63% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+25% | 64 |
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. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5412U rivals EPYC 9384X; Xeon Gold 6348 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5412U | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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