Xeon Gold 6348 vs Xeon 6511P
Xeon Gold 6348
Xeon 6511P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6511P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) | ✅ More affordable ($815) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+155%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) | ✅ More affordable ($815) |
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 Xeon 6511P
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.
Xeon 6511P
The Xeon 6511P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 51,286 points. Launch price was $815.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6348 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon 6511P 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 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6511P — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6511P (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6348 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6511P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6348 scores 51,843 against the Xeon 6511P's 51,286 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348. L3 cache: 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348 vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6511P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+13% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB (total) | 72 MB (total)+71% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 3 nm-70% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 51,843+1% | 51,286 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6348 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6511P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6348 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6511P — the Xeon Gold 6348 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6348) vs 136 (Xeon 6511P) — the Xeon 6511P offers 72 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6348) and C741 (Xeon 6511P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 136+113% |
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. Primary use case: Xeon 6511P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6348 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon 6511P rivals EPYC 9684X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6348 launched at $3583 MSRP, while the Xeon 6511P debuted at $815. At current prices ($2097 vs $815), the Xeon 6511P is $1282 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6348 delivers 24.7 pts/$ vs 62.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6511P — making the Xeon 6511P the 87.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon 6511P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3583 | $815-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2097 | $815-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.7 | 62.9+155% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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