Xeon Gold 6526Y vs Xeon Gold 6330
Xeon Gold 6526Y
Xeon Gold 6330
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6526Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Gold 6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,878) | ✅ More affordable ($2,128) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Gold 6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,878) | ✅ More affordable ($2,128) |
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 6526Y and Xeon Gold 6330
Xeon Gold 6526Y
The Xeon Gold 6526Y 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 195 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 43,195 points. Launch price was $1,517.
Xeon Gold 6330
The Xeon Gold 6330 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 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 42,072 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6526Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6330 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6330 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6526Y versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6330 — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6526Y (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6526Y uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6330 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6526Y scores 43,195 against the Xeon Gold 6330's 42,072 — a 2.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6526Y. L3 cache: 37.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6526Y vs 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6330.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Gold 6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+26% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB (total) | 42 MB (total)+12% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 43,195+3% | 42,072 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6526Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6330 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6526Y versus 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6330 — the Xeon Gold 6526Y supports 55.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6330 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6526Y) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6330) — the Xeon Gold 6526Y offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6526Y) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6330).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Gold 6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200+77% | 2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+25% | 64 |
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 6526Y rivals EPYC 9334; Xeon Gold 6330 rivals EPYC 7453.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Gold 6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6526Y launched at $2878 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6330 debuted at $2128.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Gold 6330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2878 | $2128-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $2128 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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