CPU
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Xeon Gold 6138T
Xeon Gold 6334
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 6138T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6138T | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6138T | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ 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 6138T and Xeon Gold 6334
Xeon Gold 6138T
The Xeon Gold 6138T 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,356 points. Launch price was $2,742.
Xeon Gold 6334
The Xeon Gold 6334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,512 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6138T packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6334 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138T has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138T versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6334 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6138T uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6334 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6138T scores 20,356 against the Xeon Gold 6334's 20,512 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6334. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138T vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+53% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+1900% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,356 | 20,512 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,030 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,988 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6138T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6334 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6138T versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6334 — the Xeon Gold 6334 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6334 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 768 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6138T) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6334). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6138T) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6334) — the Xeon Gold 6334 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6138T) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6334).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+13107100% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 64+33% |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon Gold 6138T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6334). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6334 rivals EPYC 72F3.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
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