Xeon Gold 6238R vs Xeon Platinum 8268
Xeon Gold 6238R
Xeon Platinum 8268
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8268
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6238R | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,612) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6238R | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+139%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,612) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8268
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.
Xeon Platinum 8268
The Xeon Platinum 8268 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,081 points. Launch price was $6,302.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6238R packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8268 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6238R scores 34,751 against the Xeon Platinum 8268's 35,081 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8268. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,433 vs 12,046 (56.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R). L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R vs 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8268.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238R | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+17% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB+8% | 35.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+2700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) |
| PassMark | 34,751 | 35,081 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 24,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,394 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 21,433+78% | 12,046 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon Platinum 8268 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8268).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238R | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1 TB | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server, Xeon Platinum 8268 targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; Xeon Platinum 8268 rivals EPYC 7452.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238R | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server | High-end Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6238R launched at $2612 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 debuted at $6302.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238R | Xeon Platinum 8268 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2612-59% | $6302 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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