Xeon Gold 6326 vs Xeon Gold 6240R
Xeon Gold 6326
Xeon Gold 6240R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6326
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6240R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6326 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6326 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444) |
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 6326 and Xeon Gold 6240R
Xeon Gold 6326
The Xeon Gold 6326 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 33,764 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6240R
The Xeon Gold 6240R 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 2.4 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): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,353 points. Launch price was $2,200.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6326 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6326 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6326 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6326 scores 33,764 against the Xeon Gold 6240R's 33,353 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6326. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 24,500 vs 22,500 (8.5% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6326). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,631 vs 1,212, a 29.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6326 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,254 vs 17,218 (5.8% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6326 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6326 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 35.75 MB+49% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 24 MB+2300% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 33,764+1% | 33,353 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,500+9% | 22,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,631+35% | 1,212 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,254 | 17,218+6% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6326 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6326 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6326) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6326) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) — the Xeon Gold 6326 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A,Ice Lake-SP (Xeon Gold 6326) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6240R).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6326 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+300% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+33% | 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, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6326 targets High-core Server, Xeon Gold 6240R targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6326 rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6326 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| 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-core Server | Server / High-load computing |
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