Xeon Gold 6334
VS
Xeon D-2753NT

Xeon Gold 6334 vs Xeon D-2753NT

Intel

Xeon Gold 6334

8 Cores16 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Xeon D-2753NT

12 Cores24 Thrd87 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6334

#239
EPYC 7313P
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
110%
#240
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $60
109%
#241
Xeon w5-2555X
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145
109%
#242
Xeon E-2246G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $268
108%
#244
Xeon w3-2423
MSRP: $359|Avg: $300
107%
#245
EPYC 8434P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137
107%
#247
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
104%
#248
EPYC 4564P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
103%
#249
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340
103%
#250
EPYC 7D12
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
103%
#251
Xeon W-1390P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $450
103%
#253
Xeon W-2150B
MSRP: $499|Avg: $400
100%
#254
Xeon Gold 6334
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#255
Xeon 6517P
MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195
100%
#257
Xeon W-1290
MSRP: $498|Avg: $300
98%
#258
EPYC 9124
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083
98%
#260
EPYC 4584PX
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
97%
#261
Xeon w3-2435
MSRP: $669|Avg: $790
97%
#263
Xeon 6710E
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344
96%
#264
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $180
95%
#266
EPYC 7C13
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
93%
#267
Xeon Gold 6336Y
MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A
92%
#268
Xeon w5-2565X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389
92%
#269
Xeon Silver 4416+
MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2753NT

#366
Xeon Silver 4216
MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800
111%
#367
EPYC 9454P
MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333
110%
#369
Xeon Gold 6542Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
107%
#370
EPYC 7502
MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299
107%
#371
Xeon 6730P
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
106%
#372
Xeon Gold 6330
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128
105%
#373
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
105%
#374
Xeon Gold 6448H
MSRP: $3658|Avg: N/A
104%
#375
Xeon D-2766NT
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212
104%
#376
Xeon Gold 6442Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
104%
#377
Xeon 6740P
MSRP: $4650|Avg: $4650
104%
#378
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
MSRP: $7999|Avg: $7999
103%
#379
Xeon W-3345
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $3319
102%
#380
Xeon Gold 6526Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
101%
#381
Xeon D-2753NT
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#382
Xeon Platinum 8352Y
MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A
100%
#383
EPYC 7551P
MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329
97%
#384
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999
96%
#385
EPYC 9375F
MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108
96%
#386
Xeon w9-3475X
MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930
93%
#388
EPYC 9254
MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099
91%
#389
Xeon Gold 5220R
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015
91%
#390
EPYC 9555P
MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130
90%
#391
Xeon Gold 5218
MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500
90%
#392
EPYC 9374F
MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466
90%
#393
Xeon Gold 6448Y
MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A
90%
#394
EPYC 9454
MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576
90%
#395
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000
89%
#396
Xeon Platinum 8461V
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon Gold 6334 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-2753NT is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon Gold 6334Xeon D-2753NT
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon Gold 6334Xeon D-2753NT
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Xeon D-2753NT

Intel

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.

Intel

Xeon D-2753NT

The Xeon D-2753NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 87 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,626 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6334 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2753NT offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-2753NT has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6334 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2753NT — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6334 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6334 is built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6334 scores 20,512 against the Xeon D-2753NT's 20,626 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon D-2753NT. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6334 vs 20 MB on the Xeon D-2753NT.

FeatureXeon Gold 6334Xeon D-2753NT
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz+19%
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+80%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)
20 MB+11%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
10 nm
Architecture
Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark
20,512
20,626
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6334 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2753NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Gold 6334Xeon D-2753NT
Socket
LGA4189
FCBGA2579
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
3200
Max RAM Capacity
6144
RAM Channels
8
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
64
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6334) / not specified (Xeon D-2753NT). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6334 rivals EPYC 72F3.

FeatureXeon Gold 6334Xeon D-2753NT
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d