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Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz

Explore Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.3/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 47076 and a single-thread rating of 2396. Its stated TDP is 230 W.

CPU Mark47,076
5 samples
Single Thread2,396
Overall rank#306
of 6,054
Reference price$3,295.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.3Very good

Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz is a Server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 47076 and a single-thread rating of 2396. Its stated TDP is 230 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz is a Server released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 24 cores and 48 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 230 W reference TDP, a 47,076 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 47,076 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,396 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 LGA4189. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 230 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 Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 24 cores and 48 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 230 W reference TDP, a 47,076 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz 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 Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz?

Start with LGA4189 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 Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 230 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 4464PAMD47,330 points
02Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU47,076 points
03Intel Xeon w5-2555XIntel46,968 points
05AMD EPYC 7402AMD46,260 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD EPYC 4464PAMD4,093 points
02Intel Xeon w5-2555XIntel3,607 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU2,396 points
05AMD EPYC 7402AMD2,125 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD EPYC 7402AMD257.0 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon w5-2555XIntel223.7 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon Gold 6342 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU204.7 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
680,193.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
36,232.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
52,374.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
216.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
109,421.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
189,769.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
3,422.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
85,304.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2021
SocketLGA4189
Cores / threads24 / 48
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP230 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 48 KB
L22 x 1280 KB
L336 MB