Xeon Gold 6330 vs Xeon Gold 6526Y
Xeon Gold 6330
Xeon Gold 6526Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6330
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6526Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6526Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,128) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,878) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6526Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,128) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,878) |
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 6526Y
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 6526Y
The Xeon Gold 6526Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 195 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 43,195 points. Launch price was $1,517.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6330 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6526Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6330 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6330 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6526Y — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6526Y (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6330 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6526Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6330 scores 42,072 against the Xeon Gold 6526Y's 43,195 — a 2.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6526Y. L3 cache: 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6330 vs 37.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6526Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6526Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB (total)+12% | 37.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 42,072 | 43,195+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6330 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6526Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6330 versus 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6526Y — the Xeon Gold 6526Y supports 55.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6330 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6330) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6526Y) — the Xeon Gold 6526Y offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6330) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6526Y).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6526Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933 | 5200+77% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+50% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 80+25% |
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 6526Y rivals EPYC 9334.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6526Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6526Y debuted at $2878.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon Gold 6526Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2128-26% | $2878 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2128 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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