Xeon Gold 6338 vs Xeon W-3275M
Xeon Gold 6338
Xeon W-3275M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,604) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,449) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+176%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,604) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,449) |
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 W-3275M
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 W-3275M
The Xeon W-3275M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 40,419 points. Launch price was $7,453.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6338 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon W-3275M offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275M — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3275M (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-3275M is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6338 scores 40,225 against the Xeon W-3275M's 40,419 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-3275M. L3 cache: 48 MB on the Xeon Gold 6338 vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275M.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+14% | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB+25% | 38.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 28 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 40,225 | 40,419 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6338 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3275M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338 versus 2933 on the Xeon W-3275M — the Xeon Gold 6338 supports 8.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 2048 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6338) vs 6 (Xeon W-3275M). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6338) and C620 (Xeon W-3275M).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+9% | 2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+200% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
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 W-3275M rivals EPYC 7742.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W-3275M debuted at $4449. At current prices ($1604 vs $4449), the Xeon Gold 6338 is $2845 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6338 delivers 25.1 pts/$ vs 9.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3275M — making the Xeon Gold 6338 the 93.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338 | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2990-33% | $4449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1604-64% | $4449 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.1+176% | 9.1 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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