Xeon Gold 6208U
CPU·Mid-Range

Xeon Gold 6208U

Intel

PassMark

24,480

2015-01-01
150 Watt

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Xeon Gold 6208U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,480 points. Launch price was $800.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon Gold 6208U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Among Us

Among Us

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra52 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium56 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra46 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080p
low289 FPS
medium216 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra167 FPS
1440p
low231 FPS
medium179 FPS
high156 FPS
ultra142 FPS
4k
low145 FPS
medium114 FPS
high98 FPS
ultra94 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080p
low262 FPS
medium230 FPS
high179 FPS
ultra143 FPS
1440p
low149 FPS
medium132 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra88 FPS
4k
low94 FPS
medium84 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra64 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low397 FPS
medium343 FPS
high286 FPS
ultra240 FPS
1440p
low344 FPS
medium305 FPS
high254 FPS
ultra212 FPS
4k
low222 FPS
medium198 FPS
high176 FPS
ultra144 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low234 FPS
medium202 FPS
high179 FPS
ultra160 FPS
1440p
low220 FPS
medium192 FPS
high171 FPS
ultra155 FPS
4k
low137 FPS
medium119 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra86 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low612 FPS
medium612 FPS
high612 FPS
ultra612 FPS
1440p
low612 FPS
medium612 FPS
high580 FPS
ultra512 FPS
4k
low462 FPS
medium361 FPS
high322 FPS
ultra261 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low560 FPS
medium493 FPS
high410 FPS
ultra368 FPS
1440p
low434 FPS
medium389 FPS
high317 FPS
ultra290 FPS
4k
low255 FPS
medium222 FPS
high190 FPS
ultra172 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low183 FPS
medium147 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra93 FPS
1440p
low146 FPS
medium114 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra72 FPS
4k
low68 FPS
medium57 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra36 FPS
Rust

Rust

1080p
low199 FPS
medium163 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra121 FPS
1440p
low164 FPS
medium134 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra92 FPS
4k
low79 FPS
medium60 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra33 FPS
Starfield

Starfield

1080p
low158 FPS
medium144 FPS
high126 FPS
ultra92 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS
medium135 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra84 FPS
4k
low89 FPS
medium79 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra51 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon Gold 6208U specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6208U is a 16-core / 32-thread processor, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.9 GHz from a base frequency of 2.9 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 22 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 24,480, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationXeon Gold 6208U
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units16C / 32T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost3.9 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.9 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores22 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)85 °C
64-bit SupportNo
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score24,480
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6208U fits into the LGA3647 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2933 memory.

SpecificationXeon Gold 6208U
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA3647
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-2933
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon Gold 6208U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 150 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon Gold 6208U
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload150 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)85 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #594 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon Gold 6208U
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#594
Release DateLaunch date2015-01-01
Release Year2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

5 specs

Typeserver
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$800
Release Date2015-01-01
Performance Ranking Position594

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores16
Threads32
L3 Cache22 MB
Max Frequency3.9 GHz
64-Bit Support-
Base Frequency2.9 GHz
Process Technology14 nm
Max Core Temperature85 °C
Windows 11 Compatible+

Compatibility

3 specs

SocketLGA3647
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)150 Watt

Memory

4 specs

RAM TypesDDR4-2933
Memory Channels6
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity1 TB

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