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Intel Xeon 638

Explore Intel Xeon 638 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
9.3/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Xeon 638 is a Server processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts up to 4.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 56243 and a single-thread rating of 3842. Its stated TDP is 180 W.

CPU Mark56,243
8 samples
Single Thread3,842
Overall rank#226
of 6,054
Reference price$989.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
9.3Excellent

Intel Xeon 638 is a Server processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts up to 4.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 56243 and a single-thread rating of 3842. Its stated TDP is 180 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon 638 is a Server released in 2026. Recorded specifications include 16 cores and 32 threads, up to 4.80 GHz turbo, a 180 W reference TDP, a 56,243 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 56,243 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,842 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA4710. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5. The 180 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon 638 specifications?

The main recorded details are 16 cores and 32 threads, up to 4.80 GHz turbo, a 180 W reference TDP, a 56,243 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon 638 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon 638?

Start with LGA4710 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon 638 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 180 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD EPYC 7443PAMD56,984 points
03AMD EPYC 7443AMD56,743 points
04Intel Xeon 638This CPU56,243 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 638This CPU3,842 points
02AMD EPYC 7443AMD2,927 points
03AMD EPYC 7443PAMD2,898 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon 638This CPU312.5 Mark/W
02AMD EPYC 7443PAMD284.9 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 7443AMD283.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
729,162.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
36,120.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
56,290.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
375.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
146,049.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
184,658.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
4,844.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
74,081.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2026
SocketLGA4710
Cores / threads16 / 32
Base clock3.20 GHz
Max turbo4.80 GHz
TDP180 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speed—
Maximum capacity2048 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I16 x 64 KB
L1D16 x 48 KB
L216 x 2048 KB
L372 MB