
Xeon Gold 6208U

Xeon Gold 6143
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 6208U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6143
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6208U | Xeon Gold 6143 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6208U | Xeon Gold 6143 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
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 6208U and Xeon Gold 6143

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.

Xeon Gold 6143
The Xeon Gold 6143 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,786 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6208U and Xeon Gold 6143 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6208U versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6143 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6143 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6208U scores 24,480 against the Xeon Gold 6143's 24,786 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6143. Both processors carry 22 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6208U | Xeon Gold 6143 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| PassMark | 24,480 | 24,786+1% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6208U | Xeon Gold 6143 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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