Xeon Gold 6554S vs Xeon Gold 6348
Xeon Gold 6554S
Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6554S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,836) | ✅ More affordable ($2,097) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+38%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,836) | ✅ More affordable ($2,097) |
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 6554S and Xeon Gold 6348
Xeon Gold 6554S
The Xeon Gold 6554S 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 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 180 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5200 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 50,777 points. Launch price was $3,157.
Xeon Gold 6348
The Xeon Gold 6348 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 235 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,843 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6554S packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6348 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6554S has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6554S versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6554S (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6554S uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6554S scores 50,777 against the Xeon Gold 6348's 51,843 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348. L3 cache: 180 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6554S vs 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+29% | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+14% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 180 MB (total)+329% | 42 MB (total) |
| 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 | 50,777 | 51,843+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6554S uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6554S versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6348 — the Xeon Gold 6554S supports 47.6% 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. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6554S) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6348) — the Xeon Gold 6554S offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6554S) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6348).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200+63% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| 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 6554S rivals EPYC 9384X; Xeon Gold 6348 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6554S launched at $3157 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6348 debuted at $3583. At current prices ($2836 vs $2097), the Xeon Gold 6348 is $739 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6554S delivers 17.9 pts/$ vs 24.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6348 — making the Xeon Gold 6348 the 32% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6554S | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3157-12% | $3583 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2836 | $2097-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9 | 24.7+38% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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