Xeon Gold 6230 vs Xeon Gold 5515+
Xeon Gold 6230
Xeon Gold 5515+
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 6230
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5515+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6230 | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6230 | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6230 and Xeon Gold 5515+
Xeon Gold 6230
The Xeon Gold 6230 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 26,076 points. Launch price was $1,894.
Xeon Gold 5515+
The Xeon Gold 5515+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,359 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6230 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5515+ offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5515+ — a 5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5515+ (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6230 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6230 scores 26,076 against the Xeon Gold 5515+'s 26,359 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 5515+. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230 vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5515+.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230 | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+22% | 22.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+900% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 26,076 | 26,359+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,419 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,529 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6230 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230 | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6230) / not specified (Xeon Gold 5515+). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6230 targets Server / Multi-thread computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6230 rivals EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230 | Xeon Gold 5515+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server / Multi-thread computing | — |
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