Xeon Gold 6248 vs Xeon Gold 6238
Xeon Gold 6248
Xeon Gold 6238
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6248
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6248 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 6248 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6248 and Xeon Gold 6238
Xeon Gold 6248
The Xeon Gold 6248 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 29,535 points. Launch price was $3,072.
Xeon Gold 6238
The Xeon Gold 6238 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30.25 MB. L2 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 29,118 points. Launch price was $2,612.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6248 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6238 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6248 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6248 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6248 scores 29,535 against the Xeon Gold 6238's 29,118 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6248. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6248 vs 30.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6248 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40 | 22 / 44+10% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB | 30.25 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB | 22 MB+10% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 29,535+1% | 29,118 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,327 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,277 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6248 versus 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238 — the Xeon Gold 6238 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 1024 GB of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6248) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6238).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6248 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | 2933+73225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+104857500% | 1024 |
| 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6248) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6238). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6248 targets General Purpose Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6248 rivals EPYC 7352; Xeon Gold 6238 rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6248 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | General Purpose Enterprise Server | — |
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