Xeon Silver 4314 vs Xeon Gold 6238
Xeon Silver 4314
Xeon Gold 6238
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4314
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4314 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4314 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Silver 4314 and Xeon Gold 6238
Xeon Silver 4314
The Xeon Silver 4314 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 29,095 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6238
The Xeon Gold 6238 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30.25 MB. L2 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 29,118 points. Launch price was $2,612.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4314 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6238 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4314 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4314 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6238 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4314 scores 29,095 against the Xeon Gold 6238's 29,118 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4314 vs 30.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4314 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 22 / 44+38% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 30.25 MB+26% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 22 MB+2100% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 29,095 | 29,118 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4314 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6238 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2667 on the Xeon Silver 4314 versus 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238 — the Xeon Gold 6238 supports 9.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4314 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1024 — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4314) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6238). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Silver 4314) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6238) — the Xeon Silver 4314 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Silver 4314) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6238).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4314 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2667 | 2933+10% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+500% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+33% | 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 virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4314 rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon Gold 6238 rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4314 | Xeon Gold 6238 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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