Xeon Gold 6346

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6346

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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 6346 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,075 Rank: 224
Rank Name Score Visual
220 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 6,082
+0.1%
221 Xeon E5-2696 v4 6,080
+0.1%
222 Xeon E-2356G 6,080
+0.1%
223 Core i9-10900 6,078
+0%
224 Xeon Gold 6346 6,075
225 Xeon W-3275M 6,070
-0.1%
226 Xeon Gold 6154 6,068
-0.1%
227 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,067
-0.1%
228 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 6,065
-0.2%
229 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 6,064
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6346 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,634 Rank: 140
Rank Name Score Visual
136 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,665
+0.5%
137 Xeon W-3245 6,648
+0.2%
138 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 6,646
+0.2%
139 EPYC 7452 6,644
+0.2%
140 Xeon Gold 6346 6,634
141 Core i9-7940X 6,614
-0.3%
142 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 6,604
-0.5%
143 Xeon Gold 6138T 6,596
-0.6%
144 Core i9-12900 6,585
-0.7%
145 Ryzen 9 3900X 6,572
-0.9%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6346 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,702 Rank: 417
Rank Name Score Visual
413 Xeon E3-1275 v5 5,704
+0%
414 Core i7-8705G 5,703
+0%
415 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,703
+0%
416 Core i7-10850H 5,703
+0%
417 Xeon Gold 6346 5,702
418 Core i7-1065G7 5,701
+-0%
419 Core i5-8400 5,701
+-0%
420 Core i5-8279U 5,700
+-0%
421 Core i7-7567U 5,699
-0.1%
422 Ryzen 5 4600G 5,697
-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 6346 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,850 Rank: 120
Rank Name Score Visual
116 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 5,875
+0.4%
117 EPYC 7601 5,874
+0.4%
118 Xeon w5-2455X 5,861
+0.2%
119 Ryzen 9 5900 5,853
+0.1%
120 Xeon Gold 6346 5,850
121 Xeon W-3265M 5,846
-0.1%
122 Xeon Platinum 8176 5,844
-0.1%
123 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,842
-0.1%
124 Ryzen 9 3950X 5,830
-0.3%
125 Xeon w5-3425 5,830
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6346 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,964 Rank: 121
Rank Name Score Visual
117 EPYC 7302 6,016
+0.9%
118 Xeon Platinum 8176 6,007
+0.7%
119 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 6,007
+0.7%
120 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,003
+0.7%
121 Xeon Gold 6346 5,964
122 EPYC 7302P 5,962
+-0%
123 EPYC 7282 5,940
-0.4%
124 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,906
-1%
125 Core i5-13600K 5,897
-1.1%
126 Ryzen AI Max 390 5,894
-1.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6346 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,124 Rank: 91
Rank Name Score Visual
87 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 6,183
+1%
88 Xeon Platinum 8268 6,163
+0.6%
89 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,157
+0.5%
90 Ryzen AI Max 390 6,127
+0%
91 Xeon Gold 6346 6,124
92 EPYC 7352 6,090
-0.6%
93 Core i7-13700K 6,064
-1%
94 EPYC 7302 6,063
-1%
95 EPYC 7302P 6,058
-1.1%
96 Ryzen 9 7845HX 6,043
-1.3%

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Xeon Gold 6346 Details

Ranking #224 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon Gold 6346 presents a compelling case for server and workstation workloads where sustained multi-threaded performance is paramount. Launched in April 2021, this processor is built on Intel's 10 nm Ice Lake-SP architecture and is designed for high-end server environments. As of March 2026, it is considered a mature, albeit still relevant, part of the Xeon Gold lineup, with its performance firmly established in the server tier.

The Xeon Gold 6346 features 16 cores and 32 threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, which allows it to handle a wide array of concurrent tasks efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and can boost up to 3.6 GHz, providing a significant performance uplift during peak loads. The processor is manufactured on a 10 nm process and is packaged in the FC-LGA4189 socket, designed for scalability with up to two CPUs in a Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) configuration. This makes it ideal for high-density computing environments where multi-socket systems are common.

In terms of memory, the Xeon Gold 6346 supports up to 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth through an eight-channel DDR4 memory interface, with official support for memory speeds up to 3200 MT/s. ECC memory is supported, which is critical for mission-critical applications to prevent data corruption. The processor also supports up to 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed connections to storage and accelerators.

The Xeon Gold 6346 does not include integrated graphics, which is typical for server-focused processors, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output. It supports a wide range of enterprise-level features, including Intel vPro, VT-x, VT-d, and Intel TXT for hardware virtualization and security. Additionally, it supports advanced instruction sets such as AVX-512, AVX2, and FMA3, which are crucial for scientific computing, data analytics, and AI workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6346 achieves a Singlecore Score of 5702, placing it at #417, and a Multicore Score of 6634, ranking it #140. Its Overall Score of 6075 positions it at #224 in the broader ranking. While it is outpaced by newer high-end desktop and server processors, it holds its own against other server-class CPUs like the Xeon W-3245 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Its strongest performance lies in multi-threaded tasks, as evidenced by its top-140 ranking in multicore scores, but it is less competitive in single-threaded performance compared to the latest consumer-grade CPUs.

Given its TDP of 205 W and lack of integrated graphics, the Xeon Gold 6346 is best suited for data centers, virtualization environments, and professional workstations where power and cooling infrastructure can support it. Its robust feature set and multi-core performance make it a reliable choice for demanding computational tasks, even as newer generations of processors continue to emerge.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6346

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6346
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Ice Lake-SP
Socket: Socket 4189
Package: FC-LGA4189
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 205 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB
L3 Cache: 34.332 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 F16C EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d AVX-512
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