Xeon Gold 6240R vs Xeon D-2799
Xeon Gold 6240R
Xeon D-2799
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6240R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2799
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6240R | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6240R | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6240R and Xeon D-2799
Xeon Gold 6240R
The Xeon Gold 6240R 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,353 points. Launch price was $2,200.
Xeon D-2799
The Xeon D-2799 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 129 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 33,792 points. Launch price was $1,972.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6240R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon D-2799 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon D-2799 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6240R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2799 uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6240R scores 33,353 against the Xeon D-2799's 33,792 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon D-2799. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,500 vs 20,000 (11.8% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,212 vs 1,959, a 47.1% lead for the Xeon D-2799 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,218 vs 1,895 (160.3% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2799.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6240R | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+20% | 20 / 40 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB+19% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1820% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 33,353 | 33,792+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,500+13% | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,212 | 1,959+62% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,218+809% | 1,895 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6240R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2799 uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 1024 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs 4 (Xeon D-2799). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs 32 (Xeon D-2799) — the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6240R) and Ice Lake-D (Xeon D-2799).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6240R | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+50% | 32 |
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 6240R targets Server / High-load computing, Xeon D-2799 targets Edge Server / Networking. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402; Xeon D-2799 rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6240R | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-load computing | Edge Server / Networking |
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