Xeon Gold 6240 vs Xeon Silver 4410Y
Xeon Gold 6240
Xeon Silver 4410Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 6240
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4410Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6240 | Xeon Silver 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6240 | Xeon Silver 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6240 and Xeon Silver 4410Y
Xeon Gold 6240
The Xeon Gold 6240 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,918 points. Launch price was $2,445.
Xeon Silver 4410Y
The Xeon Silver 4410Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 24,895 points. Launch price was $573.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6240 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4410Y offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4410Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6240 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4410Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6240 scores 24,918 against the Xeon Silver 4410Y's 24,895 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6240. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240 vs 30 MB on the Xeon Silver 4410Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6240 | Xeon Silver 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+50% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB | 30 MB+21% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,918 | 24,895 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6240 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4410Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6240 | Xeon Silver 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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