Xeon Gold 6338 vs Xeon Gold 6416H
Xeon Gold 6338
Xeon Gold 6416H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6416H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon Gold 6416H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,604) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,845) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon Gold 6416H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,604) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,845) |
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 Xeon Gold 6416H
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.
Xeon Gold 6416H
The Xeon Gold 6416H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 40,606 points. Launch price was $1,444.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6338 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6416H offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6416H — a 27% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6416H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6416H is built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6338 scores 40,225 against the Xeon Gold 6416H's 40,606 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6416H. L3 cache: 48 MB on the Xeon Gold 6338 vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6416H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon Gold 6416H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+78% | 18 / 36 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB+7% | 45 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | — | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 40,225 | 40,606 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6338 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6416H uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338 versus 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6416H — the Xeon Gold 6416H supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6338) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6416H) — the Xeon Gold 6416H offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6338) and LGA4677 (Xeon Gold 6416H).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon Gold 6416H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 4800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+50% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 80+25% |
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 6338 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Gold 6416H rivals EPYC 9254.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon Gold 6416H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6338 launched at $2990 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6416H debuted at $1845.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon Gold 6416H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2990 | $1845-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1604 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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