
Xeon Gold 6348H vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon Gold 6348H
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Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon Gold 6348H is positioned at rank #483 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348H | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348H | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) |
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 6348H and Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon Gold 6348H
The Xeon Gold 6348H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 RDIMM. Passmark benchmark score: 5,967 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6348H packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348H has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6348H uses the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6348H scores 5,967 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 114.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 33 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348H vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348H | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+300% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB (total)+3% | 32 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cooper Lake-SP (2021) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 5,967 | 21,845+266% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6348H uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348H | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6348H) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348H | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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