Xeon Gold 6348

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6348

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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 6348 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,303 Rank: 149
Rank Name Score Visual
145 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,314
+0.2%
146 Ryzen Z1 6,307
+0.1%
147 EPYC 7451 6,304
+0%
148 Core i9-9920X 6,303
+0%
149 Xeon Gold 6348 6,303
150 EPYC 7502P 6,301
+-0%
151 Core i9-7940X 6,299
-0.1%
152 Ryzen 7 5800X 6,296
-0.1%
153 Core i9-13900H 6,295
-0.1%
154 Xeon E-2386G 6,289
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6348 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,270 Rank: 76
Rank Name Score Visual
72 Xeon Gold 6444Y 7,324
+0.7%
73 Core i9-14900 7,290
+0.3%
74 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 7,288
+0.2%
75 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 7,275
+0.1%
76 Xeon Gold 6348 7,270
77 Xeon Platinum 8176 7,265
-0.1%
78 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7,246
-0.3%
79 Core i9-13900 7,242
-0.4%
80 Xeon w7-3455 7,240
-0.4%
81 Xeon Platinum 8180M 7,227
-0.6%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6348 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,659 Rank: 452
Rank Name Score Visual
448 Xeon W-3275 5,661
+0%
449 Core i7-6700 5,661
+0%
450 Ryzen 5 4500 5,661
+0%
451 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,659
+0%
452 Xeon Gold 6348 5,659
453 Core i7-7820HK 5,658
+-0%
454 Core i5-5675C 5,658
+-0%
455 Xeon E3-1225 v6 5,656
-0.1%
456 FX-8350 5,655
-0.1%
457 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 5,654
-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 6348 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,658 Rank: 60
Rank Name Score Visual
56 Core i9-14900KF 6,689
+0.5%
57 Core i9-13900K 6,683
+0.4%
58 Ryzen 9 7900X3D 6,683
+0.4%
59 Core i9-13900KF 6,659
+0%
60 Xeon Gold 6348 6,658
61 Ryzen 9 7945HX 6,634
-0.4%
62 Ryzen 9 7900X 6,627
-0.5%
63 Xeon w7-2475X 6,597
-0.9%
64 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 6,552
-1.6%
65 Ryzen 9 7900 6,543
-1.7%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6348 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,988 Rank: 45
Rank Name Score Visual
41 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 7,013
+0.4%
42 Core i9-14900KS 7,012
+0.3%
43 Core i9-13900KS 7,012
+0.3%
44 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 6,999
+0.2%
45 Xeon Gold 6348 6,988
46 EPYC 7551P 6,977
-0.2%
47 Core i9-13900K 6,936
-0.7%
48 Core i9-14900K 6,936
-0.7%
49 Core i9-14900KF 6,924
-0.9%
50 Core i9-13900KF 6,918
-1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6348 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,637 Rank: 57
Rank Name Score Visual
53 EPYC 7542 6,723
+1.3%
54 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,720
+1.3%
55 Xeon Platinum 8351N 6,713
+1.1%
56 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,668
+0.5%
57 Xeon Gold 6348 6,637
58 EPYC 7402P 6,603
-0.5%
59 Ryzen 7 7700 6,600
-0.6%
60 Xeon w7-3445 6,549
-1.3%
61 Core i9-13900KS 6,546
-1.4%
62 Ryzen 7 9800X3D 6,543
-1.4%

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Xeon Gold 6348 Details

For enterprise environments demanding high core counts and robust multi-threaded performance, the Intel Xeon Gold 6348 stands as a compelling option. Released in April 2021, this server-grade processor is built on Intel's 10 nm Ice Lake-SP architecture, designed for demanding workloads in data centers, virtualization, and high-performance computing. Despite being over three years old, its 28-core, 56-thread configuration remains relevant in multi-processor systems, particularly where ECC memory and advanced virtualization features are essential.

The Xeon Gold 6348 operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz, with a turbo frequency reaching up to 3.5 GHz, allowing it to handle intensive tasks efficiently. It features a substantial cache hierarchy, including 0.061 MiB of L1, 0.954 MiB of L2, and a large 40.054 MiB L3 cache, which significantly enhances data throughput and reduces latency. This processor is socketed in the FC-LGA4189 package, requiring a compatible motherboard, and supports up to two processors in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration for even greater scalability. It supports DDR4 memory at a rated speed of 3200 MT/s via an eight-channel memory bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. With a TDP of 235 W, it demands robust cooling solutions, making it suitable for well-ventilated server racks rather than compact desktops.

Equipped with a wide array of instruction set extensions, including AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512, the Xeon Gold 6348 accelerates scientific computations, machine learning, and encryption tasks. It also supports Intel's vPro technology, hardware virtualization via VT-x and VT-d, and IOMMU for direct hardware passthrough, making it ideal for virtualized environments. However, the absence of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is required for visual output, which is typical for server workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6348 achieves an Overall Score of 6303, placing it at #148 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5659 (#451) and a Multicore Score of 7270 (#76). While it trails behind the latest high-end desktop and workstation processors, its multicore performance is competitive with several modern CPUs, particularly when compared to the Xeon Platinum 8176 and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. The processor's strength lies in its consistent multi-threaded performance, making it well-suited for tasks such as rendering, database management, and large-scale simulations.

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon Gold 6348 remains a solid choice for server and workstation applications where reliability, ECC memory support, and multi-core throughput are prioritized over the latest single-core performance. While newer processors have surpassed it in raw performance, its architecture and feature set ensure it remains a viable option in legacy or cost-sensitive enterprise deployments.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6348

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6348
Cores: 28
Threads: 56
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Core Name: Ice Lake-SP
Socket: Socket 4189
Package: FC-LGA4189
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 235 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB
L3 Cache: 40.054 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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