Xeon Gold 6338 vs Core i9-13900E
Xeon Gold 6338
Core i9-13900E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6338 | Core i9-13900E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604) | ✅ More affordable ($554) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6338 | Core i9-13900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+191%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604) | ✅ More affordable ($554) |
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 6338 and Core i9-13900E
Xeon Gold 6338
The Xeon Gold 6338 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 40,225 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i9-13900E
The Core i9-13900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,476 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6338 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Core i9-13900E offers 24 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-13900E — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900E (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i9-13900E is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6338 scores 40,225 against the Core i9-13900E's 40,476 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i9-13900E. L3 cache: 48 MB on the Xeon Gold 6338 vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900E.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Core i9-13900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+33% | 24 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB+33% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 40,225 | 40,476 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,606 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6338 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-13900E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338 versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i9-13900E — the Xeon Gold 6338 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6338) vs 2 (Core i9-13900E). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6338) vs 20 (Core i9-13900E) — the Xeon Gold 6338 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6338) and W680,Q670,Z790,H770 (Core i9-13900E).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Core i9-13900E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-5600 |
| 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. Only the Xeon Gold 6338 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i9-13900E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Gold 6338 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13900E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6338 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Core i9-13900E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6338 launched at $2990 MSRP, while the Core i9-13900E debuted at $554. At current prices ($1604 vs $554), the Core i9-13900E is $1050 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6338 delivers 25.1 pts/$ vs 73.1 pts/$ for the Core i9-13900E — making the Core i9-13900E the 97.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Core i9-13900E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2990 | $554-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1604 | $554-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.1 | 73.1+191% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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