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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 6130H

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,245 less on MSRP ($1,894 MSRP vs $3,139 MSRP).
✅Delivers 64.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.7 vs 11.4 PassMark/$ ($1,894 MSRP vs $3,139 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 165W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6338T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,440 vs 35,801).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 36 MB).

Xeon Gold 6338T

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+63.6% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 22 MB).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 18.7 PassMark/$ ($3,139 MSRP vs $1,894 MSRP).
❌32% higher power demand at 165W vs 125W.

Xeon Gold 6130H

2018

Xeon Gold 6338T

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,245 less on MSRP ($1,894 MSRP vs $3,139 MSRP).
✅Delivers 64.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.7 vs 11.4 PassMark/$ ($1,894 MSRP vs $3,139 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 165W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+63.6% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 22 MB).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6338T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,440 vs 35,801).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 36 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 18.7 PassMark/$ ($3,139 MSRP vs $1,894 MSRP).
❌32% higher power demand at 165W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6338T better than Xeon Gold 6130H?

Yes. Xeon Gold 6338T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 21.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1% 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 6338T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 21.2% 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 6338T is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 63.6% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 22 MB).

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

Xeon Gold 6338T is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon Gold 6130H makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 6338T is 65.7% more expensive on MSRP at $3,139 MSRP versus $1,894 MSRP, and it gives you a 21.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon Gold 6130H is also 64.1% better value on MSRP (18.7 vs 11.4 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon Gold 6338T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018), 63.6% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 22 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 48 threads instead of 16/32. 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 6130H Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6338T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6130H	Xeon Gold 6338T
1080p
low	182 FPS	185 FPS
medium	146 FPS	149 FPS
high	119 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	154 FPS
medium	114 FPS	120 FPS
high	91 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	72 FPS
medium	56 FPS	60 FPS
high	45 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6130H	Xeon Gold 6338T
1080p
low	211 FPS	232 FPS
medium	186 FPS	208 FPS
high	160 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	199 FPS
medium	165 FPS	180 FPS
high	141 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	124 FPS
medium	107 FPS	114 FPS
high	98 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 6130H	Xeon Gold 6338T
1080p
low	697 FPS	895 FPS
medium	559 FPS	817 FPS
high	507 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	680 FPS
1440p
low	558 FPS	746 FPS
medium	453 FPS	643 FPS
high	411 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	479 FPS
medium	315 FPS	378 FPS
high	281 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 6130H	Xeon Gold 6338T
1080p
low	848 FPS	895 FPS
medium	771 FPS	813 FPS
high	666 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	581 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	701 FPS
medium	600 FPS	616 FPS
high	516 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	451 FPS
4K
low	471 FPS	506 FPS
medium	423 FPS	452 FPS
high	377 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	344 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6130H and Xeon Gold 6338T

Xeon Gold 6130H

The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon Gold 6338T

The Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 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: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6130H packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338T has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6130H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6338T is built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6130H scores 35,440 against the Xeon Gold 6338T's 35,801 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338T. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6130H	Xeon Gold 6338T
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	24 / 48+50%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	22 MB	36 MB (total)+64%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	35,440	35,801+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6130H uses the FCLGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T — the Xeon Gold 6338T supports 18.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338T supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 768 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6338T). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338T) — the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6130H	Xeon Gold 6338T
Socket	FCLGA3647	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	2666	3200+20%
Max RAM Capacity	768	6144+700%
RAM Channels	6	8+33%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	48	64+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401; Xeon Gold 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6130H	Xeon Gold 6338T
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Gold 6130H launched at $1894 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338T debuted at $3139. On MSRP ($1894 vs $3139), the Xeon Gold 6130H is $1245 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6130H delivers 18.7 pts/$ vs 11.4 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338T — making the Xeon Gold 6130H the 48.5% better value option.