Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Xeon Gold 6338

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6338
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
21.29
+34.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85

Xeon Gold 6338 outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking256429
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency9.83100.00
Architecture codenameno dataPhoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date1 April 2021 (3 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads6416
Base clock speed2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache48 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature81 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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
SocketFCLGA4189FP8
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size6 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes6420

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 6338 21.29
+34.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.85

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 6338 33814
+34.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25182

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.29 15.85
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 16
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 15 Watt

Xeon Gold 6338 has a 34.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 1266.7% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Gold 6338 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 Extreme in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6338 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6338 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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