CPU
GPU
Xeon Gold 6246
Core i5-14500T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 6246
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6246 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($267) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6246 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($267) |
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 6246 and Core i5-14500T
Xeon Gold 6246
The Xeon Gold 6246 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,571 points. Launch price was $3,286.
Core i5-14500T
The Core i5-14500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,889 points. Launch price was $232.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6246 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-14500T offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-14500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6246 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14500T — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-14500T (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6246 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-14500T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6246 scores 22,571 against the Core i5-14500T's 22,889 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-14500T. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6246 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14500T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 20+17% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.8 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+94% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+3% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+860% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 22,571 | 22,889+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,561 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6246 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-14500T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6246) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-14500T). The Core i5-14500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Gold 6246 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-14500T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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