CPU
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Xeon Gold 6244
Core i5-1340P
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 6244
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1340P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6244 | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6244 | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6244 and Core i5-1340P
Xeon Gold 6244
The Xeon Gold 6244 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,609 points. Launch price was $2,925.
Core i5-1340P
The Core i5-1340P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,594 points. Launch price was $353.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6244 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-1340P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-1340P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6244 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-1340P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6244 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1340P uses Raptor Lake-P (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6244 scores 18,609 against the Core i5-1340P's 18,594 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6244. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6244 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1340P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 16+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+89% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+38% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Raptor Lake-P (2023) |
| PassMark | 18,609 | 18,594 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,782 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,374 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,611 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6244 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1340P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6244 versus DDR5 5200 MHz on the Core i5-1340P — the Core i5-1340P supports 179.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6244 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 96 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6244) vs 2 (Core i5-1340P). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6244) vs 20 (Core i5-1340P) — the Xeon Gold 6244 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6244) and Raptor Lake-P (Core i5-1340P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+58560% | DDR5 5200 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 96 GB+9830300% |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Gold 6244 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6244) vs true (Core i5-1340P). The Core i5-1340P includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)), while the Xeon Gold 6244 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1340P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6244 rivals EPYC 7262; Core i5-1340P rivals Ryzen 5 7640U.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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