Xeon Gold 6336Y vs Ryzen 9 5950X
Xeon Gold 6336Y
Ryzen 9 5950X
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 6336Y
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5950X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6336Y | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,245) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6336Y | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+824%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,245) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
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 6336Y and Ryzen 9 5950X
Xeon Gold 6336Y
The Xeon Gold 6336Y 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 45,517 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 9 5950X
The Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 45,353 points. Launch price was $799.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6336Y packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5950X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6336Y has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6336Y versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5950X — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5950X (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6336Y uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5950X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6336Y scores 45,517 against the Ryzen 9 5950X's 45,353 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6336Y. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6336Y vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5950X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6336Y | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 45,517 | 45,353 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6336Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 5950X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6336Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6336Y) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 5950X). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6336Y) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 5950X) — the Xeon Gold 6336Y offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6336Y) and AM4 (Ryzen 9 5950X).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6336Y | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+3100% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+167% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 5950X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Gold 6336Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6336Y) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5950X). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6336Y rivals EPYC 7543; Ryzen 9 5950X rivals Core i9-10900K.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6336Y | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6336Y launched at $3245 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5950X debuted at $799.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6336Y | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3245 | $799-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $350 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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