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Xeon Gold 6348
Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348 | Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348 | Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6348 and Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395
Xeon Gold 6348
The Xeon Gold 6348 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 235 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,843 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395
The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 51,646 points. Launch price was $500.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6348 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6348 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6348 scores 51,843 against the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395's 51,646 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348. L3 cache: 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348 vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+52% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 51,843 | 51,646 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6348 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6348 versus 8000 on the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 — the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6348 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6348) vs 4 (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6348) vs 16 (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395) — the Xeon Gold 6348 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6348) and FP11 (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 8000+150% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+3100% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+300% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6348) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395). The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 8060S), while the Xeon Gold 6348 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6348 rivals EPYC 7543; Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 rivals Core Ultra 7 255HX.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6348 launched at $3583 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 debuted at $0. At current prices ($2097 vs $0), the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is $2097 cheaper.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3583 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2097 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.7 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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