Xeon Gold 5515+ vs Xeon Gold 6150
Xeon Gold 5515+
Xeon Gold 6150
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5515+
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6150
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5515+ | Xeon Gold 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5515+ | Xeon Gold 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) |
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 5515+ and Xeon Gold 6150
Xeon Gold 5515+
The Xeon Gold 5515+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,359 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Xeon Gold 6150
The Xeon Gold 6150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 26,447 points. Launch price was $3,358.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5515+ packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6150 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6150 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5515+ versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6150 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5515+ (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5515+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6150 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5515+ scores 26,359 against the Xeon Gold 6150's 26,447 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6150. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5515+ vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6150.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5515+ | Xeon Gold 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 18 / 36+125% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+19% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB (total) | 24.75 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 18 MB+800% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 26,359 | 26,447 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5515+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6150 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5515+ | Xeon Gold 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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