Xeon Gold 5418Y vs Xeon Gold 6336Y
Xeon Gold 5418Y
Xeon Gold 6336Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5418Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6336Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon Gold 6336Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,483) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,245) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon Gold 6336Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+120%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,483) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,245) |
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 5418Y and Xeon Gold 6336Y
Xeon Gold 5418Y
The Xeon Gold 5418Y 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 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 45,660 points. Launch price was $1,493.
Xeon Gold 6336Y
The Xeon Gold 6336Y 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 45,517 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 5418Y and Xeon Gold 6336Y share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5418Y versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6336Y — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5418Y (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5418Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6336Y uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5418Y scores 45,660 against the Xeon Gold 6336Y's 45,517 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 5418Y. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 5418Y vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6336Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon Gold 6336Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB+25% | 36 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 | 45,660 | 45,517 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5418Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6336Y uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 5418Y versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6336Y — the Xeon Gold 5418Y supports 40% 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 5418Y) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6336Y) — the Xeon Gold 5418Y offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5418Y) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6336Y).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon Gold 6336Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 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 5418Y rivals EPYC 9334; Xeon Gold 6336Y rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon Gold 6336Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5418Y launched at $1483 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6336Y debuted at $3245.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon Gold 6336Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1483-54% | $3245 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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