Xeon Gold 6148 vs Xeon Silver 4314
Xeon Gold 6148
Xeon Silver 4314
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4314
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($290) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+36%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($290) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) |
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 Silver 4314
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 Silver 4314
The Xeon Silver 4314 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 29,095 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6148 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4314 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6148 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6148 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4314 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6148 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6148 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4314 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6148 scores 29,021 against the Xeon Silver 4314's 29,095 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Silver 4314. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6148 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4314.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+25% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+15% | 24 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 | 29,021 | 29,095 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,254 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,445 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6148 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4314 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6148 versus 2667 on the Xeon Silver 4314 — the Xeon Silver 4314 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4314 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 768 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6148) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4314). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6148) vs 64 (Xeon Silver 4314) — the Xeon Silver 4314 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6148) and C621A (Xeon Silver 4314).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 2667+66575% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+13107100% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 64+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6148) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4314). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6148 targets Legacy Enterprise Workloads. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6148 rivals EPYC 7401; Xeon Silver 4314 rivals EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Legacy Enterprise Workloads | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6148 launched at $3072 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4314 debuted at $395. At current prices ($290 vs $395), the Xeon Gold 6148 is $105 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6148 delivers 100.1 pts/$ vs 73.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4314 — making the Xeon Gold 6148 the 30.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3072 | $395-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $290-27% | $395 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.1+36% | 73.7 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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