Xeon Gold 6152 vs Xeon Gold 6208U

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6152

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

121%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

120%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

117%

#34

Xeon Gold 6152

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6208U

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

103%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

103%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

100%

#154

Xeon Gold 6208U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon Gold 6208U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon Gold 6152 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6152	Xeon Gold 6208U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon Gold 6152	Xeon Gold 6208U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon Gold 6152 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6208U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6152 and Xeon Gold 6208U

Xeon Gold 6152

The Xeon Gold 6152 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30.25 MB. L2 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,287 points. Launch price was $3,655.

Xeon Gold 6208U

The Xeon Gold 6208U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,480 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6152 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6208U offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6152 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6152 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6208U — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6208U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6152 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6152 scores 24,287 against the Xeon Gold 6208U's 24,480 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6208U. L3 cache: 30.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6152 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6208U.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6152	Xeon Gold 6208U
Cores / Threads	22 / 44+38%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	30.25 MB+38%	22 MB
L2 Cache	22 MB	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	—
PassMark	24,287	24,480