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Xeon Gold 6134
Xeon E7-4809 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6134
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4809 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6134 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6134 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6134 and Xeon E7-4809 v2
Xeon Gold 6134
The Xeon Gold 6134 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 16,519 points. Launch price was $2,214.
Xeon E7-4809 v2
The Xeon E7-4809 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to none. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 16,471 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6134 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E7-4809 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6134 has 2 more cores. The Xeon Gold 6134 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6134 scores 16,519 against the Xeon E7-4809 v2's 16,471 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6134. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6134 vs 12 MB on the Xeon E7-4809 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6134 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | none |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+68% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+106% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 16,519 | 16,471 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6134 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-4809 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6134 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6134) / not specified (Xeon E7-4809 v2).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6134 | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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