Xeon Gold 5315Y vs Xeon Gold 6334

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon Gold 5315Y

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 140W instead of 165W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6334 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,477 vs 20,512).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 18 MB).

Xeon Gold 6334

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌17.9% higher power demand at 165W vs 140W.

Xeon Gold 5315Y

2021

Xeon Gold 6334

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 140W instead of 165W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6334 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,477 vs 20,512).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 18 MB).

Trade-offs

❌17.9% higher power demand at 165W vs 140W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6334 better than Xeon Gold 5315Y?

Yes. Xeon Gold 6334 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Gold 6334 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6334 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Gold 6334 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Gold 6334 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 6334 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB), more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon Gold 5315Y Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6334 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 5315Y	Xeon Gold 6334
1080p
low	174 FPS	179 FPS
medium	138 FPS	141 FPS
high	114 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	149 FPS
medium	113 FPS	115 FPS
high	91 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	68 FPS
medium	56 FPS	56 FPS
high	44 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 5315Y	Xeon Gold 6334
1080p
low	245 FPS	447 FPS
medium	212 FPS	385 FPS
high	191 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	384 FPS
medium	193 FPS	342 FPS
high	176 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	234 FPS
4K
low	176 FPS	246 FPS
medium	161 FPS	221 FPS
high	138 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 5315Y	Xeon Gold 6334
1080p
low	512 FPS	513 FPS
medium	512 FPS	513 FPS
high	512 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	513 FPS
1440p
low	512 FPS	513 FPS
medium	512 FPS	513 FPS
high	512 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	513 FPS
4K
low	481 FPS	494 FPS
medium	378 FPS	388 FPS
high	334 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	281 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 5315Y	Xeon Gold 6334
1080p
low	512 FPS	513 FPS
medium	512 FPS	513 FPS
high	512 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	513 FPS
1440p
low	512 FPS	513 FPS
medium	512 FPS	513 FPS
high	512 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	513 FPS
4K
low	478 FPS	513 FPS
medium	428 FPS	513 FPS
high	384 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	334 FPS	394 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5315Y and Xeon Gold 6334

Xeon Gold 5315Y

The Xeon Gold 5315Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,477 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon Gold 6334

The Xeon Gold 6334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,512 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon Gold 5315Y and Xeon Gold 6334 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5315Y versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6334 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6334 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). Both are built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5315Y scores 20,477 against the Xeon Gold 6334's 20,512 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6334. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5315Y vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6334.

Feature	Xeon Gold 5315Y	Xeon Gold 6334
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-SP (2021)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	20,477	20,512