Xeon Gold 6230R vs Core Ultra 5 245T
Xeon Gold 6230R
Core Ultra 5 245T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230R
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 245T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6230R | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($270) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6230R | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($270) |
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 6230R and Core Ultra 5 245T
Xeon Gold 6230R
The Xeon Gold 6230R 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 26 cores and 52 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 26 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 32,591 points. Launch price was $1,900.
Core Ultra 5 245T
The Core Ultra 5 245T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 32,444 points. Launch price was $270.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6230R packs 26 cores / 52 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245T offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230R has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230R versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245T — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 245T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6230R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 245T uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6230R scores 32,591 against the Core Ultra 5 245T's 32,444 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230R. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230R vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 245T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230R | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 26 / 52+86% | 14 / 14 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB+49% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 26 MB+767% | 3 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 32,591 | 32,444 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 28,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,367 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,953 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6230R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 5 245T uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6230R versus DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 245T — the Core Ultra 5 245T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6230R supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6230R) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 245T). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6230R) vs 20 (Core Ultra 5 245T) — the Xeon Gold 6230R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230R | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6230R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6230R) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 245T). The Core Ultra 5 245T includes integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG 64EU), while the Xeon Gold 6230R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6230R targets Server / Enterprise Computing, Core Ultra 5 245T targets Desktop Low Power. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6230R rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230R | Core Ultra 5 245T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc Xe-LPG 64EU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server / Enterprise Computing | Desktop Low Power |
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