Xeon Gold 6252 vs Xeon Gold 6154

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 6252

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

103%

#42

Xeon Gold 6252

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

81%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

70%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

67%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6154

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

530%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

4%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

10%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

9%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

9%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

8%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

100%

#7

Xeon Gold 6154

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

89%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

69%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

68%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

62%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Xeon Gold 6154 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6252	Xeon Gold 6154
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon Gold 6252	Xeon Gold 6154
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 6252 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6154 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6252 and Xeon Gold 6154

Xeon Gold 6252

The Xeon Gold 6252 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,148 points. Launch price was $3,655.

Xeon Gold 6154

The Xeon Gold 6154 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,457 points. Launch price was $3,543.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6252 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6154 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6252 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6252 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6154 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6252 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6154 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6252 scores 27,148 against the Xeon Gold 6154's 27,457 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6154. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6252 vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6154.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6252	Xeon Gold 6154
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+33%	18 / 36
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	35.75 MB+44%	24.75 MB (total)
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	27,148	27,457+1%