Xeon Gold 6234

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6234

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon Gold 6234 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,648 Rank: 392
Rank Name Score Visual
388 Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U 5,653
+0.1%
389 Xeon E-2244G 5,652
+0.1%
390 Xeon E-2124G 5,652
+0.1%
391 Core i7-10875H 5,649
+0%
392 Xeon Gold 6234 5,648
393 Xeon W-3235 5,647
+-0%
394 EPYC 7352 5,639
-0.2%
395 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,637
-0.2%
396 Xeon Gold 6144 5,634
-0.2%
397 Ryzen 5 2600X 5,633
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6234 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,671 Rank: 328
Rank Name Score Visual
324 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,678
+0.1%
325 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,675
+0.1%
326 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,675
+0.1%
327 Core i9-11900T 5,672
+0%
328 Xeon Gold 6234 5,671
329 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,669
+-0%
330 Core i9-10900F 5,668
-0.1%
331 EPYC 7551 5,665
-0.1%
332 Xeon Silver 4310 5,663
-0.1%
333 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,659
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6234 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,633 Rank: 466
Rank Name Score Visual
462 Xeon W-2170B 5,635
+0%
463 Pentium G4520 5,635
+0%
464 Core i5-7500 5,635
+0%
465 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,635
+0%
466 Xeon Gold 6234 5,633
467 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,633
+0%
468 Ryzen 5 2500X 5,633
+0%
469 Xeon E3-1270 v5 5,631
+-0%
470 Intel Core i7-4850HQ 5,629
-0.1%
471 Core i7-5820K 5,627
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6234 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,068 Rank: 336
Rank Name Score Visual
332 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,073
+0.1%
333 Core i7-10700K 5,073
+0.1%
334 Core i7-10700KF 5,071
+0.1%
335 Xeon Gold 5117 5,070
+0%
336 Xeon Gold 6234 5,068
337 Xeon E-2356G 5,065
-0.1%
338 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 5,065
-0.1%
339 Xeon W-3225 5,064
-0.1%
340 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,063
-0.1%
341 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,062
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6234 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,070 Rank: 389
Rank Name Score Visual
385 Core i7-10700F 5,077
+0.1%
386 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,076
+0.1%
387 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,076
+0.1%
388 Core i7-10700 5,074
+0.1%
389 Xeon Gold 6234 5,070
390 Core i9-9900 5,070
+0%
391 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,067
-0.1%
392 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,066
-0.1%
393 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,062
-0.2%
394 Xeon w3-2425 5,059
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6234 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,230 Rank: 267
Rank Name Score Visual
263 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,235
+0.1%
264 Core i9-11900KF 5,235
+0.1%
265 Core Ultra 7 258V 5,234
+0.1%
266 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,231
+0%
267 Xeon Gold 6234 5,230
268 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,230
+0%
269 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 5,229
+-0%
270 Xeon Gold 6134 5,228
+-0%
271 Xeon W-2145 5,227
-0.1%
272 Xeon W-1390P 5,227
-0.1%

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Xeon Gold 6234 Details

Ranked #328 in multicore performance and #466 in single-core performance among over 2,000 processors, the Intel Xeon Gold 6234 delivers a balanced server-grade performance profile that, while no longer cutting-edge, remains relevant in enterprise environments. Its overall score of 5648 places it well within the mid-tier of server CPUs, offering strong multi-threaded throughput ideal for workloads such as virtualization, database management, and light AI inference. As of March 2026, the processor is over four years old, having been released during the early days of the 10th generation Intel Xeon Scalable family, but it continues to hold its ground in cost-sensitive data centers where high core count and AVX-512 support are priorities.

Built on Intel’s Cascade Lake SP microarchitecture at 14 nm, the Xeon Gold 6234 is designed for high-density server platforms using the Purley chipset and Socket LGA-3647. It features eight cores and 16 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading (SMT), allowing efficient handling of parallel tasks. Clock speeds reach up to 4.0 GHz with Turbo Boost, while base frequency sits at 3.3 GHz. The processor supports DDR4-2933 memory across six channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 131.13 GB/s, which significantly benefits memory-intensive applications.

Cache architecture includes 0.5 MiB of L1 cache (0.25 MiB for L1i and L1d), 8 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 24.75 MiB of L3 cache, ensuring low-latency access to frequently used data. It is manufactured using CMOS technology and operates at a 130 W TDP, making it suitable for well-cooled server racks with robust power delivery. The chip supports ECC memory, Intel vPro, VT-x, VT-d, and Intel Trust Execution Technology, which are essential for secure, stable server operations.

The Xeon Gold 6234 includes advanced instruction sets such as AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512, along with Intel Deep Learning Boost and other AI accelerations, enhancing performance in machine learning and data analytics. Its support for Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and Speed Shift Technology allows dynamic frequency adjustments based on workload demands, optimizing both performance and power efficiency. The processor also supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 48 lanes, enabling high-speed expansion via multiple GPUs or NVMe storage.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6234 scores 5671 in multicore performance, placing it just behind the Core i9-11900T and Xeon E5-4660 v4, but ahead of the Xeon Gold 5315Y and Core i9-10900F. Its single-core score of 5633 positions it above older mainstream CPUs like the Core i7-4850HQ and Core i7-5820K, demonstrating strong per-core performance despite its age. In Passmark tests, it achieves scores of 5068 in number crunching and 5230 in physics compute, outperforming many older Xeon and consumer-grade CPUs while falling short of modern high-end processors.

Overall, the Xeon Gold 6234 is best suited for legacy server upgrades, mid-tier virtualization platforms, and workstations requiring high core counts and AVX-512 support. While it lacks the raw single-threaded power of newer chips, its combination of multi-threaded performance, integrated features, and reliability makes it a practical choice for environments where cost-efficiency and compatibility outweigh the need for the latest performance metrics.
Frequently Compared

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Intel Xeon Gold 6234

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6234
Family: Xeon
Series: 6200
Model Number: 6234
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Cascade Lake
Core Name: Cascade Lake SP
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 85
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 4
TDP: 130 W
Release Price: $2,214.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 8 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 24.75 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 1,024 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 131.13 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 48
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, x8, x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD AVX512VNNI NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost Run Sure
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