Xeon Gold 5520+ vs Xeon 6710E
Xeon Gold 5520+
Xeon 6710E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5520+
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6710E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon 6710E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) | ✅ More affordable ($344) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon 6710E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+123%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($764) | ✅ More affordable ($344) |
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 5520+ and Xeon 6710E
Xeon Gold 5520+
The Xeon Gold 5520+ 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 61,227 points. Launch price was $1,640.
Xeon 6710E
The Xeon 6710E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 61,404 points. Launch price was $2,749.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5520+ packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon 6710E offers 64 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon 6710E has 36 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5520+ versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6710E — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5520+ (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5520+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6710E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5520+ scores 61,227 against the Xeon 6710E's 61,404 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon 6710E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,600 vs 1,225, a 26.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 5520+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,000 vs 10,400 (82.5% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5520+). L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5520+ vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6710E.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon 6710E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 64 / 64+129% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 52.5 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+83% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 3 nm-70% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 61,227 | 61,404 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,600+31% | 1,225 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000+140% | 10,400 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5520+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6710E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5520+) vs 88 (Xeon 6710E) — the Xeon 6710E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5520+) and C741 (Xeon 6710E).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon 6710E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 88+10% |
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. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5520+ targets Enterprise Server, Xeon 6710E targets High Efficiency Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5520+ rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon 6710E rivals EPYC 9534.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon 6710E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Enterprise Server | High Efficiency Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5520+ launched at $1083 MSRP, while the Xeon 6710E debuted at $1565. At current prices ($764 vs $344), the Xeon 6710E is $420 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5520+ delivers 80.1 pts/$ vs 178.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6710E — making the Xeon 6710E the 76.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5520+ | Xeon 6710E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083-31% | $1565 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $764 | $344-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.1 | 178.5+123% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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