Xeon Gold 6248R vs Core i7-9700K

Xeon Gold 6248R

24 Cores48 Thrd205 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6248R

24 / 48

35,434

+146.1%

14,397

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6248R

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

103%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

103%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

101%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

100%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

95%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

106%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

106%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

105%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

105%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

53%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

104%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

103%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

103%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

103%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

102%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

102%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

102%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

102%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

101%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

101%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

100%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

45%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

100%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

99%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

99%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

98%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

43%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

98%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

40%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

98%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

97%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

40%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

97%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

97%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

38%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,700) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6248R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6248R	Core i7-9700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,700)	✅ More affordable ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-9700K ($200), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($2,500 less, 93% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6248R	Core i7-9700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+449%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,700)	✅ More affordable ($200)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon Gold 6248R Benchmark Check

Core i7-9700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6248R and Core i7-9700K

Xeon Gold 6248R

The Xeon Gold 6248R 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,434 points. Launch price was $2,700.

Core i7-9700K

The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6248R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Gold 6248R has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6248R versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K (base: 3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6248R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6248R scores 35,434 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 84.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6248R. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6248R vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6248R	Core i7-9700K
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+200%	8 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.9 GHz+23%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	35.75 MB+198%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	24 MB+9500%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)
PassMark	35,434+146%	14,397

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6248R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6248R versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K — the Xeon Gold 6248R supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6248R supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6248R) vs 2 (Core i7-9700K). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6248R) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the Xeon Gold 6248R offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6248R) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6248R	Core i7-9700K
Socket	LGA3647	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2933+73225%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	1024	128 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	48+200%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Gold 6248R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i7-9700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon Gold 6248R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6248R rivals EPYC 7402.