
Xeon Gold 6226R vs Xeon 6349P

Xeon Gold 6226R

Xeon 6349P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 6226R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6349P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6226R | Xeon 6349P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6226R | Xeon 6349P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 6226R and Xeon 6349P

Xeon Gold 6226R
The Xeon Gold 6226R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 26,278 points. Launch price was $1,300.

Xeon 6349P
The Xeon 6349P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 25,953 points. Launch price was $509.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6226R packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon 6349P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6226R has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6226R versus 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6349P — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6349P (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6226R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 6349P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6226R scores 26,278 against the Xeon 6349P's 25,953 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6226R. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6226R vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon 6349P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6226R | Xeon 6349P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB+22% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1180% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,278+1% | 25,953 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6226R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6349P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6226R | Xeon 6349P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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