Xeon Gold 6338T vs Xeon Gold 6130H
Xeon Gold 6338T
Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6338T | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,795) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6338T | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,795) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
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 6338T and Xeon Gold 6130H
Xeon Gold 6338T
The Xeon Gold 6338T 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 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: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6130H
The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6338T packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338T has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6130H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6338T is built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6338T scores 35,801 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338T. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338T | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total)+64% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 35,801+1% | 35,440 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6338T uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H — the Xeon Gold 6338T supports 18.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338T supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 768 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6338T) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6338T) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) — the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338T | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | FCLGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+20% | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+700% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+33% | 48 |
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 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338T | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6338T launched at $3139 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6130H debuted at $1894.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6338T | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3139 | $1894-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1795 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2018 |
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