Xeon Gold 6526Y vs Xeon Silver 4416+
Xeon Gold 6526Y
Xeon Silver 4416+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6526Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4416+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,878) | ✅ More affordable ($1,176) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+150%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,878) | ✅ More affordable ($1,176) |
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 Silver 4416+
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 Silver 4416+
The Xeon Silver 4416+ 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 44,140 points. Launch price was $1,186.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6526Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4416+ offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Silver 4416+ has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6526Y versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4416+ — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6526Y uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4416+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6526Y scores 43,195 against the Xeon Silver 4416+'s 44,140 — a 2.2% lead for the Xeon Silver 4416+. L3 cache: 37.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6526Y vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4416+.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 20 / 40+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB (total) | 37.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 43,195 | 44,140+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6526Y versus 4800 on the Xeon Silver 4416+ — the Xeon Gold 6526Y supports 8% 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. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6526Y) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4416+).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200+8% | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
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 Silver 4416+ rivals EPYC 9254.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver 4416+ debuted at $1186.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6526Y | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2878 | $1186-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1176 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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