Xeon Platinum 8180M vs Xeon Gold 6246R
Xeon Platinum 8180M
Xeon Gold 6246R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6246R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| 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 8180M | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8180M and Xeon Gold 6246R
Xeon Platinum 8180M
The Xeon Platinum 8180M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 30,313 points. Launch price was $13,011.
Xeon Gold 6246R
The Xeon Gold 6246R 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,468 points. Launch price was $3,286.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8180M packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6246R offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180M versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6246R — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6246R (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8180M uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6246R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8180M scores 30,313 against the Xeon Gold 6246R's 30,468 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6246R. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 25,000 vs 16,000 (43.9% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,000 vs 1,293, a 25.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6246R that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,854 vs 9,848 (75.7% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180M vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6246R.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+75% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total)+8% | 35.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 16 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,313 | 30,468 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 25,000+56% | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | 1,293+29% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 21,854+122% | 9,848 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon Platinum 8180M supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Platinum 8180M) and Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6246R).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+50% | 1024 GB |
| 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8180M targets Mission Critical Datacenter, Xeon Gold 6246R targets High-frequency Server / Financial. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8180M rivals EPYC 7551; Xeon Gold 6246R rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Mission Critical Datacenter | High-frequency Server / Financial |
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