Xeon Gold 6248R vs Xeon Gold 6242R
Xeon Gold 6248R
Xeon Gold 6242R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6248R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6242R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6248R | Xeon Gold 6242R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,700) | ✅ More affordable ($779) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6248R | Xeon Gold 6242R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+252%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,700) | ✅ More affordable ($779) |
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 6248R and Xeon Gold 6242R
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.
Xeon Gold 6242R
The Xeon Gold 6242R 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 36,011 points. Launch price was $2,529.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6248R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6242R offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6248R has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6248R versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6242R — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6242R (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6248R scores 35,434 against the Xeon Gold 6242R's 36,011 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6242R. Both processors carry 35.75 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6248R | Xeon Gold 6242R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+20% | 20 / 40 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB | 35.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+20% | 20 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 35,434 | 36,011+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to 2933 memory speed. Both support up to 1024 of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6248R) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6242R).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6248R | Xeon Gold 6242R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933 | 2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6248R rivals EPYC 7402; Xeon Gold 6242R rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6248R | Xeon Gold 6242R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6248R launched at $2700 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6242R debuted at $2977.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6248R | Xeon Gold 6242R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2700-9% | $2977 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $779 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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