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Intel Xeon Gold 6438N

Explore Intel Xeon Gold 6438N technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.5/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Xeon Gold 6438N is a Server processor with 32 cores and 64 threads. It runs at 2 GHz and boosts up to 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 52789 and a single-thread rating of 2315. Its stated TDP is 205 W.

CPU Mark52,789
2 samples
Single Thread2,315
Overall rank#247
of 6,054
Reference price$3,351.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
8.5Excellent

Intel Xeon Gold 6438N is a Server processor with 32 cores and 64 threads. It runs at 2 GHz and boosts up to 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 52789 and a single-thread rating of 2315. Its stated TDP is 205 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Gold 6438N is a Server released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 32 cores and 64 threads, up to 3.60 GHz turbo, a 205 W reference TDP, a 52,789 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 52,789 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,315 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 LGA4677. 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: DDR5-4800. The 205 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 6438N specifications?

The main recorded details are 32 cores and 64 threads, up to 3.60 GHz turbo, a 205 W reference TDP, a 52,789 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Gold 6438N 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 6438N?

Start with LGA4677 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 6438N use?

The recorded reference TDP is 205 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.

01Intel Xeon w7-2475XIntel52,797 points
02Intel Xeon 6731PIntel52,790 points
03Intel Xeon Gold 6438NThis CPU52,789 points
04AMD EPYC 7F72AMD52,143 points
05Intel Xeon w7-2575XIntel52,091 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon w7-2475XIntel3,552 points
02Intel Xeon w7-2575XIntel3,300 points
03AMD EPYC 7F72AMD2,358 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 6438NThis CPU2,315 points
05Intel Xeon 6731PIntel2,107 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon Gold 6438NThis CPU257.5 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon w7-2475XIntel234.7 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 7F72AMD217.3 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon 6731PIntel215.5 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon w7-2575XIntel208.4 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
735,762.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
44,619.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
57,311.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
337.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
143,284.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
201,814.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
7,129.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
93,350.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2023
SocketLGA4677
Cores / threads32 / 64
Base clock2.00 GHz
Max turbo3.60 GHz
TDP205 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-4800 / DDR5-4400
Maximum capacity4096 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I32 x 32 KB
L1D32 x 48 KB
L232 x 2048 KB
L360 MB