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Xeon Silver 4514Y
Xeon Gold 6246R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6246R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4514Y | 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 Silver 4514Y and Xeon Gold 6246R
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
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
Both the Xeon Silver 4514Y and Xeon Gold 6246R share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6246R — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6246R (base: 2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4514Y uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6246R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4514Y scores 30,621 against the Xeon Gold 6246R's 30,468 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,000 vs 16,000 (31.6% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 1,293, a 47.6% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 9,848 (34.8% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6246R.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+70% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 35.75 MB+19% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 16 MB+700% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,621 | 30,468 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,000+38% | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100+62% | 1,293 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+42% | 9,848 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4514Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6246R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4514Y versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6246R — the Xeon Silver 4514Y supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4514Y supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6246R). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6246R) — the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) and Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6246R).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Xeon Gold 6246R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+300% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+67% | 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 Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization, Xeon Gold 6246R targets High-frequency Server / Financial. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212; Xeon Gold 6246R rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | 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 | Mainstream Server / Virtualization | High-frequency Server / Financial |
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