Xeon Gold 6238R vs Ryzen 5 5600
Xeon Gold 6238R
Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238R
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6238R | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612) | ✅ More affordable ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6238R | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1308%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612) | ✅ More affordable ($115) |
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 6238R and Ryzen 5 5600
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.
Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6238R packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6238R scores 34,751 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 46.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238R. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,433 vs 8,600 (85.5% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R). L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238R | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+367% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+59% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB+20% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+5500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,751+61% | 21,550 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,077 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,052 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 21,433+149% | 8,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 196.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238R | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1 TB+700% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Gold 6238R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238R | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6238R launched at $2612 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238R | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2612 | $199-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $115 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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