Ultra 7 256V vs Xeon Gold 6334

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6334
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
13.55
+7.8%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57

Xeon Gold 6334 outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking555618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency7.7769.93
Architecture codenameIce Lake-SP (2021)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date6 April 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA4189FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V. 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 Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size6 TB16 GB
Max memory channels82
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.95 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes644
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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 6334 13.55
+7.8%
Ultra 7 256V 12.57

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 6334 21521
+7.8%
Ultra 7 256V 19971

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.55 12.57
Recency 6 April 2021 24 September 2024
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 17 Watt

Xeon Gold 6334 has a 7.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 870.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6334 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6334 and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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