Xeon Gold 6242 vs Xeon Silver 4410Y

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 6242

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4410Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Silver 4410Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+36.4% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6242 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,895 vs 24,994).

Xeon Gold 6242

2019

Xeon Silver 4410Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+36.4% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Xeon Silver 4410Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6242 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,895 vs 24,994).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6242 better than Xeon Silver 4410Y?

Yes. Xeon Gold 6242 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Gold 6242 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.1% 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 6242 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 6242 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Gold 6242 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Xeon Silver 4410Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and 36.4% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 22 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 6242 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4410Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6242	Xeon Silver 4410Y
1080p
low	184 FPS	181 FPS
medium	148 FPS	149 FPS
high	120 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	114 FPS	114 FPS
high	92 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	57 FPS	56 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6242	Xeon Silver 4410Y
1080p
low	400 FPS	244 FPS
medium	346 FPS	214 FPS
high	288 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	346 FPS	206 FPS
medium	307 FPS	187 FPS
high	256 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	224 FPS	133 FPS
medium	199 FPS	122 FPS
high	177 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	93 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 6242	Xeon Silver 4410Y
1080p
low	625 FPS	622 FPS
medium	625 FPS	622 FPS
high	625 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	622 FPS
1440p
low	625 FPS	622 FPS
medium	612 FPS	622 FPS
high	580 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	566 FPS
4K
low	462 FPS	509 FPS
medium	361 FPS	400 FPS
high	322 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 6242	Xeon Silver 4410Y
1080p
low	625 FPS	622 FPS
medium	625 FPS	622 FPS
high	625 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	576 FPS	617 FPS
1440p
low	625 FPS	622 FPS
medium	598 FPS	622 FPS
high	517 FPS	562 FPS
ultra	444 FPS	472 FPS
4K
low	468 FPS	527 FPS
medium	421 FPS	461 FPS
high	377 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	349 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6242 and Xeon Silver 4410Y

Xeon Gold 6242

The Xeon Gold 6242 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,994 points. Launch price was $2,529.

Xeon Silver 4410Y

The Xeon Silver 4410Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 24,895 points. Launch price was $573.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6242 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4410Y offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6242 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6242 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4410Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6242 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4410Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6242 scores 24,994 against the Xeon Silver 4410Y's 24,895 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6242. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6242 vs 30 MB on the Xeon Silver 4410Y.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6242	Xeon Silver 4410Y
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+40%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	22 MB	30 MB+36%
L2 Cache	16 MB+700%	2 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	24,994	24,895

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6242 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4410Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.