Xeon Gold 6438Y+ vs Ryzen 5 5500

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

62660

Passmark Score

19311

Performance Difference

Xeon Gold 6438Y+ is 224.5% faster than Ryzen 5 5500

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Xeon Gold 6438Y+ performs 224.5% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Xeon Gold 6438Y+ and Ryzen 5 5500.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Xeon Gold 6438Y+ and Ryzen 5 5500

Intel

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

The Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 62,660 points. Launch price was $3,141.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$3,141
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:10 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Performance Ranking Position:115

Technical Specifications

Cores:32
Threads:64
L1 Cache:80K (per core)
L2 Cache:2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:60 MB
Max Frequency:4 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2 GHz
Process Technology:10 nm
Max Case Temperature (TCase):85 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:LGA4677
Power Consumption (TDP):205 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5-4800
AMD

Ryzen 5 5500

The Ryzen 5 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,311 points. Launch price was $159.

General Information

Type:desktop
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$159
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:4 April 2022 (3 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Cezanne (2021−2025)
Performance Ranking Position:814

Technical Specifications

Cores:6
Threads:12
Die Size:180 mm2
L1 Cache:64K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:16 MB
Max Frequency:4.2 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.6 GHz
Transistor Count:10,700 million
Process Technology:7 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Max Case Temperature (TCase):95 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:AM4
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4-3200

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