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Xeon Platinum 8268
Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8268
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8268 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) | ✅ More affordable ($1,894) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8268 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+236%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) | ✅ More affordable ($1,894) |
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 8268 and Xeon Gold 6130H
Xeon Platinum 8268
The Xeon Platinum 8268 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,081 points. Launch price was $6,302.
Xeon Gold 6130H
The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8268 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8268 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8268 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8268 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8268 is built on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8268 scores 35,081 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130H. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8268 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8268 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+38% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total)+63% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | — |
| PassMark | 35,081 | 35,440+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,394 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,046 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8268 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8268 versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H — the Xeon Gold 6130H supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8268 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,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8268) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8268 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCLGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | 2666+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+139810033% | 768 |
| 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, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8268) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8268 targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8268 rivals EPYC 7452; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8268 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8268 launched at $6302 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6130H debuted at $1894.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8268 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6302 | $1894-70% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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