Xeon Gold 6438Y+ vs Core i5-10400F
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6438Y+
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+26%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
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 6438Y+ and Core i5-10400F
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,660 points. Launch price was $3,141.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ scores 62,660 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 131.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6438Y+. L3 cache: 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+433% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB+400% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 62,660+381% | 13,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) vs 2 (Core i5-10400F). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6438Y+) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+119900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 128 GB+3276700% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+400% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6438Y+ rivals EPYC 9354; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ launched at $2607 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($389 vs $102), the Core i5-10400F is $287 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ delivers 161.1 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Xeon Gold 6438Y+ the 23.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438Y+ | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2607 | $160-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389 | $102-74% |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.1+26% | 127.7 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2020 |
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