Xeon Gold 6148 vs Xeon Gold 6248
Xeon Gold 6148
Xeon Gold 6248
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6248
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($290) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($290) | ✅ 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 6148 and Xeon Gold 6248
Xeon Gold 6148
The Xeon Gold 6148 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 2.4 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): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 29,021 points. Launch price was $3,072.
Xeon Gold 6248
The Xeon Gold 6248 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 29,535 points. Launch price was $3,072.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6148 and Xeon Gold 6248 share an identical 20-core/40-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6148 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6248 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6248 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6148 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6248 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6148 scores 29,021 against the Xeon Gold 6248's 29,535 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6248. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 19,000 (2.7% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6248). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,254 vs 1,327, a 5.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6248 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,445 vs 15,277 (47.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6248). Both processors carry 27.5 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40 | 20 / 40 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB | 27.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 29,021 | 29,535+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | 19,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,254 | 1,327+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,445 | 15,277+62% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6248 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 768 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6148) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6248).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | 1024 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
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, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6148 targets Legacy Enterprise Workloads, Xeon Gold 6248 targets General Purpose Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6148 rivals EPYC 7401; Xeon Gold 6248 rivals EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Legacy Enterprise Workloads | General Purpose Enterprise Server |
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