CPU
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Xeon Gold 6334
Core i7-11700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($274) |
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 6334 and Core i7-11700
Xeon Gold 6334
The Xeon Gold 6334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 20,512 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-11700
The Core i7-11700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,625 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6334 and Core i7-11700 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6334 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6334 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-11700 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6334 scores 20,512 against the Core i7-11700's 20,625 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-11700. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6334 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,512 | 20,625 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6334 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-11700 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6334 versus DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11700 — the Xeon Gold 6334 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6334 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6334) vs 2 (Core i7-11700). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6334) vs 20 (Core i7-11700) — the Xeon Gold 6334 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6334) and LGA1200 (Core i7-11700).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 128 GB+2184433% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
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. The Core i7-11700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon Gold 6334 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6334 rivals EPYC 72F3; Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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