Xeon Gold 5416S vs Xeon Gold 6338T
Xeon Gold 5416S
Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5416S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,445) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,795) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+23%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,445) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,795) |
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 5416S and Xeon Gold 6338T
Xeon Gold 5416S
The Xeon Gold 5416S 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 35,515 points. Launch price was $944.
Xeon Gold 6338T
The Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5416S packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338T has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5416S versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5416S (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5416S uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5416S scores 35,515 against the Xeon Gold 6338T's 35,801 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338T. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon Gold 5416S vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB (total)+20% |
| 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 | 35,515 | 35,801 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5416S uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4400 on the Xeon Gold 5416S versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T — the Xeon Gold 5416S supports 31.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338T supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5416S) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338T) — the Xeon Gold 5416S offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4677 (Xeon Gold 5416S) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4400+38% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| 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 5416S rivals EPYC 8124P; Xeon Gold 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5416S launched at $1445 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338T debuted at $3139.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1445-54% | $3139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1795 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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