Xeon Gold 6330 vs Xeon Gold 6338N
Xeon Gold 6330
Xeon Gold 6338N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6330
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,128) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,128) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,200) |
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 6330 and Xeon Gold 6338N
Xeon Gold 6330
The Xeon Gold 6330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 42,072 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6338N
The Xeon Gold 6338N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 42,086 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6330 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338N offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338N has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6330 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338N — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6338N (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6330 scores 42,072 against the Xeon Gold 6338N's 42,086 — a 0% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338N. L3 cache: 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6330 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338N.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 32 / 64+14% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB (total) | 48 MB (total)+14% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 42,072 | 42,086 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6330 versus 2667 on the Xeon Gold 6338N — the Xeon Gold 6330 supports 9.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 6144 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6330) and LGA4189 (Xeon Gold 6338N).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+10% | 2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
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 6330 rivals EPYC 7453; Xeon Gold 6338N rivals EPYC 7513.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6330 launched at $2128 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338N debuted at $3200. At current prices ($2128 vs $3200), the Xeon Gold 6330 is $1072 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6330 delivers 19.8 pts/$ vs 13.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338N — making the Xeon Gold 6330 the 40.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2128-34% | $3200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2128-34% | $3200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.8+50% | 13.2 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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