Xeon Gold 6246R vs Xeon Silver 4514Y
Xeon Gold 6246R
Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6246R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6246R | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6246R | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6246R and Xeon Silver 4514Y
Xeon Gold 6246R
The Xeon Gold 6246R 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,468 points. Launch price was $3,286.
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6246R and Xeon Silver 4514Y share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6246R versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6246R (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6246R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6246R scores 30,468 against the Xeon Silver 4514Y's 30,621 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,000 vs 22,000 (31.6% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,293 vs 2,100, a 47.6% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,848 vs 14,000 (34.8% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6246R vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246R | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+21% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+70% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB+19% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 30,468 | 30,621 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,000 | 22,000+38% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,293 | 2,100+62% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,848 | 14,000+42% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6246R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6246R versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4514Y — the Xeon Silver 4514Y supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4514Y supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6246R) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6246R) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) — the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6246R) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4514Y).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246R | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 4096 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 80+67% |
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 6246R targets High-frequency Server / Financial, Xeon Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6246R rivals EPYC 7302; Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6246R | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-frequency Server / Financial | Mainstream Server / Virtualization |
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