
Xeon Gold 6348H

Xeon E3-1225 v2
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon Gold 6348H is positioned at rank 483 and the Xeon E3-1225 v2 is on rank 480, so the Xeon E3-1225 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348H | Xeon E3-1225 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6348H | Xeon E3-1225 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E3-1225 v2

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.

Xeon E3-1225 v2
The Xeon E3-1225 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 6,015 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6348H is built on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6348H scores 5,967 against the Xeon E3-1225 v2's 6,015 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6348H | Xeon E3-1225 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | — |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | — |
| Architecture | Cooper Lake-SP (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 5,967 | 6,015 |
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