Xeon w9-3575X vs Gold 6538N

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6538N
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
28.26
Xeon w9-3575X
2024
44 cores / 88 threads, 340 Watt
52.02
+84.1%

Xeon w9-3575X outperforms Xeon Gold 6538N by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16530
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation21.8533.96
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency13.0514.48
Architecture codenameEmerald Rapids (2023)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,351$3,789

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w9-3575X has 55% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6538N.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X 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)44
Threads6488
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache60 MB (shared)97.5 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 763 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)85 °C79 °C
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X 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
SocketFCLGA4677FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt340 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXYes with Intel® SPS-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size4 TB4 TB
Max memory channels88
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes80112

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 6538N 28.26
Xeon w9-3575X 52.02
+84.1%

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 6538N 44895
Xeon w9-3575X 82624
+84%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.26 52.02
Recency 14 December 2023 24 August 2024
Physical cores 32 44
Threads 64 88
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 340 Watt

Xeon Gold 6538N has 65.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3575X, on the other hand, has a 84.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 months, and 37.5% more physical cores and 37.5% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3575X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6538N in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6538N and Xeon w9-3575X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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