Intel Xeon Gold 6338 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6330

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Intel Xeon Gold 6338 or Intel Xeon Gold 6338 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6338 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6338, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6330 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6330, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 3
Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
Intel Xeon Gold 6338 Name Intel Xeon Gold 6330
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6338 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6338 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6330 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6330 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32x Cores 28x
64 Threads 56
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
32 CPU Cores 28
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6338 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6330 does not have integrated graphics.
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 187.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 187.6 GB/s
8 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
6.0 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
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205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6338 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 48.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6330 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 42.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2021
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
48.0 MB L3-Cache 42.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 4189 Socket LGA 4189
Ice Lake Architecture Ice Lake
2612 $ Release price 1894 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic