Xeon Platinum 8168 vs Xeon Gold 6230R
Xeon Platinum 8168
Xeon Gold 6230R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8168
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Gold 6230R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Gold 6230R |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Platinum 8168 and Xeon Gold 6230R
Xeon Platinum 8168
The Xeon Platinum 8168 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 32,373 points. Launch price was $5,890.
Xeon Gold 6230R
The Xeon Gold 6230R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 26 cores and 52 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 26 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 32,591 points. Launch price was $1,900.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8168 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6230R offers 26 cores / 52 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230R has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8168 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230R — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6230R (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8168 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6230R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8168 scores 32,373 against the Xeon Gold 6230R's 32,591 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230R. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8168 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230R.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Gold 6230R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 26 / 52+8% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+29% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 35.75 MB+8% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB | 26 MB+8% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 32,373 | 32,591 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 28,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,367 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,953 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8168 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6230R — the Xeon Platinum 8168 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6230R supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 768 — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Platinum 8168) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6230R).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Gold 6230R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 1024 GB+139810033% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8168) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6230R). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6230R targets Server / Enterprise Computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8168 rivals EPYC 7501; Xeon Gold 6230R rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Gold 6230R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server / Enterprise Computing |
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