Xeon Gold 6242R vs Xeon Gold 6130H
Xeon Gold 6242R
Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6242R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6242R | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($779) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6242R | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+147%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($779) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
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 6242R and Xeon Gold 6130H
Xeon Gold 6242R
The Xeon Gold 6242R 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 36,011 points. Launch price was $2,529.
Xeon Gold 6130H
The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6242R packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6242R has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6242R versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6242R (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6242R is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6242R scores 36,011 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6242R. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6242R vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6242R | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+25% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+48% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB+63% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 36,011+2% | 35,440 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6242R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6242R versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H — the Xeon Gold 6242R supports 9.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6242R supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 768 — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6242R) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6242R | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCLGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+10% | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024+33% | 768 |
| 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 virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6242R rivals EPYC 7302; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6242R | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6242R launched at $2977 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6130H debuted at $1894.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6242R | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2977 | $1894-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $779 | — |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2018 |
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