Xeon Gold 6348 vs Xeon Gold 6544Y
Xeon Gold 6348
Xeon Gold 6544Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6544Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Gold 6544Y
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 Gold 6544Y
The Xeon Gold 6544Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,181 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6348 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6544Y 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 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6544Y — a 15.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6544Y (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6348 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6544Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6348 scores 51,843 against the Xeon Gold 6544Y's 51,181 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348. L3 cache: 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348 vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6544Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB (total) | 45 MB (total)+7% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 51,843+1% | 51,181 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6348 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6544Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6348 versus 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6544Y — the Xeon Gold 6544Y supports 47.6% 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 80 (Xeon Gold 6544Y) — the Xeon Gold 6544Y offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6348) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6544Y).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 5200+63% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 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 6348 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Gold 6544Y rivals EPYC 9384X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348 | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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