Xeon Gold 6238R vs Core i7-14650HX

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 Cores56 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Core i7-14650HX

16 Cores24 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 / 56

34,751

+0.4%

34,598

0.0%

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 6238R

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

128%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

100%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

86%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

82%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

82%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

78%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

78%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

78%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

75%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

75%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

74%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14650HX

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#71

Core i7-14650HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

96%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

95%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,612) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6238R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6238R	Core i7-14650HX
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-14650HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($2,612 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6238R	Core i7-14650HX
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Xeon Gold 6238R Benchmark Check

Core i7-14650HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i7-14650HX

Xeon Gold 6238R

The Xeon Gold 6238R 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 34,751 points. Launch price was $2,612.

Core i7-14650HX

The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6238R packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Core i7-14650HX offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-14650HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-14650HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6238R scores 34,751 against the Core i7-14650HX's 34,598 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238R. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,433 vs 14,930 (35.8% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R). L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6238R	Core i7-14650HX
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+75%	16 / 24
Boost Clock	4 GHz	5.1 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	38.5 MB+28%	30 MB (total)
L2 Cache	28 MB+1300%	2 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
PassMark	34,751	34,598
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	23,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,770
Geekbench 6 Multi	21,433+44%	14,930

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-14650HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-14650HX — the Core i7-14650HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-14650HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 197.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 2 (Core i7-14650HX). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 20 (Core i7-14650HX) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R) and HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6238R	Core i7-14650HX
Socket	LGA3647	FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1 TB+433%	192 GB
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+140%	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6238R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i7-14650HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Xeon Gold 6238R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server, Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX.