Xeon Gold 6242 vs Xeon Gold 6240

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 6242

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

123%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

119%

#37

Xeon Gold 6242

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

94%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6240

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

609%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

4%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

11%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

10%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

10%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

10%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

115%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

102%

#11

Xeon Gold 6240

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

79%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

79%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

72%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

71%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Xeon Gold 6242 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6242	Xeon Gold 6240
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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon Gold 6242	Xeon Gold 6240
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 6242 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6240 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6242 and Xeon Gold 6240

Xeon Gold 6242

The Xeon Gold 6242 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,994 points. Launch price was $2,529.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6242 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6242 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6242 scores 24,994 against the Xeon Gold 6240's 24,918 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6242. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6242 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6242	Xeon Gold 6240
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	18 / 36+13%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	22 MB	24.75 MB+13%
L2 Cache	16 MB	18 MB+13%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	24,994	24,918