i9-14900K vs Xeon Gold 6238R

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6238R
2020
28 cores / 56 threads, 165 Watt
23.61
Core i9-14900K
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.75
+59.9%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Xeon Gold 6238R by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22080
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.8264.60
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Goldno data
Power efficiency13.5328.56
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date24 February 2020 (4 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,612$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-14900K has 243% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6238R.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores28 (Octacosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads5632
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache1.75 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache38.5 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TB192 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4816

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon Gold 6238R 23.61
i9-14900K 37.75
+59.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon Gold 6238R 37511
i9-14900K 59966
+59.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.61 37.75
Recency 24 February 2020 17 October 2023
Physical cores 28 24
Threads 56 32
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Gold 6238R has 16.7% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

i9-14900K, on the other hand, has a 59.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and 32% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6238R in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6238R is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i9-14900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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