Xeon Gold 6208U
VS
Xeon Gold 6143

Xeon Gold 6208U vs Xeon Gold 6143

Intel

Xeon Gold 6208U

16 Cores32 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6143

16 Cores32 Thrd205 WWMax: 4 GHz2017

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.

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 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 Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6143

#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
102%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
101%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
101%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
100%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon Gold 6143 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon Gold 6208U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightXeon Gold 6208UXeon 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

InsightXeon Gold 6208UXeon Gold 6143
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($342)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6208U and Xeon Gold 6143

Intel

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.

Intel

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.

FeatureXeon Gold 6208UXeon 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%
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0.

FeatureXeon Gold 6208UXeon Gold 6143
Socket
LGA3647
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0