Xeon Gold 6330N vs Xeon Gold 6338T
Xeon Gold 6330N
Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6330N
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6330N | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,798) | ✅ More affordable ($1,795) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6330N | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,798) | ✅ More affordable ($1,795) |
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 6330N and Xeon Gold 6338T
Xeon Gold 6330N
The Xeon Gold 6330N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 36,360 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6338T
The Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6330N packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6330N has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6330N versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6338T is built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6330N scores 36,360 against the Xeon Gold 6338T's 35,801 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6330N. L3 cache: 42 MB on the Xeon Gold 6330N vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330N | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+17% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB+17% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | — | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 36,360+2% | 35,801 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 2667 on the Xeon Gold 6330N versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T — the Xeon Gold 6338T supports 18.2% 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 6330N) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330N | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2667 | 3200+20% |
| 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 6330N rivals EPYC 7413; Xeon Gold 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330N | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6330N launched at $2389 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338T debuted at $3139. At current prices ($1798 vs $1795), the Xeon Gold 6338T is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6330N delivers 20.2 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338T — making the Xeon Gold 6330N the 1.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330N | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2389-24% | $3139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1798 | $1795 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2+2% | 19.9 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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