Xeon Platinum 8270 vs Xeon Gold 6240R
Xeon Platinum 8270
Xeon Gold 6240R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8270
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6240R
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8270 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,405) | ✅ More affordable ($2,444) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8270 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+201%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,405) | ✅ More affordable ($2,444) |
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 8270 and Xeon Gold 6240R
Xeon Platinum 8270
The Xeon Platinum 8270 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 26 cores and 52 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 33,602 points. Launch price was $7,405.
Xeon Gold 6240R
The Xeon Gold 6240R 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,353 points. Launch price was $2,200.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8270 packs 26 cores / 52 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8270 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8270 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8270 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 33,602 against the Xeon Gold 6240R's 33,353 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8270. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 32,000 vs 22,500 (34.9% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8270). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,200 vs 1,212, a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6240R that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 17,218 (44.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8270 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8270 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 26 / 52+8% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total) | 35.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 24 MB+2300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 33,602 | 33,353 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 32,000+42% | 22,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,200 | 1,212+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | 17,218+57% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 1024 GB of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8270) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6240R).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8270 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 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 8270 targets Server / Workstation, Xeon Gold 6240R targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8270 rivals Xeon Platinum 8268; Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8270 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | Server / High-load computing |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8270 launched at $7405 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6240R debuted at $2444.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8270 | Xeon Gold 6240R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7405 | $2444-67% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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