Xeon Gold 5416S vs Xeon Platinum 8268
Xeon Gold 5416S
Xeon Platinum 8268
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5416S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8268
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,445) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+342%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,445) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) |
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 Platinum 8268
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 Platinum 8268
The Xeon Platinum 8268 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,081 points. Launch price was $6,302.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5416S packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8268 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5416S versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8268 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5416S (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5416S uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5416S scores 35,515 against the Xeon Platinum 8268's 35,081 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 5416S. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon Gold 5416S vs 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8268.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 35.75 MB (total)+19% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) |
| PassMark | 35,515+1% | 35,081 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 24,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,394 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,046 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5416S uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4400 on the Xeon Gold 5416S versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8268 — the Xeon Gold 5416S supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5416S supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 5416S) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8268). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5416S) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8268) — the Xeon Gold 5416S offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4677 (Xeon Gold 5416S) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8268).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4400+109900% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 1024 GB+26214300% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+67% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5416S) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8268). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8268 targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5416S rivals EPYC 8124P; Xeon Platinum 8268 rivals EPYC 7452.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | High-end Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5416S launched at $1445 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 debuted at $6302.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1445-77% | $6302 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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