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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 6248R

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,602 less on MSRP ($2,700 MSRP vs $6,302 MSRP).
✅Delivers 135.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 13.1 vs 5.6 PassMark/$ ($2,700 MSRP vs $6,302 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon Platinum 8268

2019

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6248R across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,081 vs 35,434).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.6 vs 13.1 PassMark/$ ($6,302 MSRP vs $2,700 MSRP).

Xeon Gold 6248R

2020

Xeon Platinum 8268

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,602 less on MSRP ($2,700 MSRP vs $6,302 MSRP).
✅Delivers 135.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 13.1 vs 5.6 PassMark/$ ($2,700 MSRP vs $6,302 MSRP).

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6248R across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,081 vs 35,434).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.6 vs 13.1 PassMark/$ ($6,302 MSRP vs $2,700 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6248R better than Xeon Platinum 8268?

Yes. Xeon Gold 6248R is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.9% 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 6248R is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.9% 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 6248R is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 6248R is the smarter buy today. Xeon Gold 6248R is $3,602 cheaper on MSRP at $2,700 MSRP versus $6,302 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 135.8% better value on MSRP (13.1 vs 5.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon Gold 6248R is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 48 threads instead of 24/48. 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 6248R Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8268 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6248R	Xeon Platinum 8268
1080p
low	199 FPS	194 FPS
medium	160 FPS	157 FPS
high	129 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	159 FPS	159 FPS
medium	124 FPS	124 FPS
high	96 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	72 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6248R	Xeon Platinum 8268
1080p
low	444 FPS	424 FPS
medium	388 FPS	370 FPS
high	317 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	249 FPS
1440p
low	383 FPS	366 FPS
medium	338 FPS	322 FPS
high	279 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	240 FPS	228 FPS
medium	213 FPS	203 FPS
high	189 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	148 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 6248R	Xeon Platinum 8268
1080p
low	886 FPS	877 FPS
medium	886 FPS	877 FPS
high	865 FPS	872 FPS
ultra	782 FPS	787 FPS
1440p
low	801 FPS	731 FPS
medium	709 FPS	632 FPS
high	666 FPS	600 FPS
ultra	597 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	517 FPS	468 FPS
medium	425 FPS	368 FPS
high	373 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	269 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 6248R	Xeon Platinum 8268
1080p
low	886 FPS	877 FPS
medium	886 FPS	848 FPS
high	841 FPS	733 FPS
ultra	713 FPS	637 FPS
1440p
low	886 FPS	736 FPS
medium	776 FPS	646 FPS
high	654 FPS	555 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	476 FPS
4K
low	659 FPS	531 FPS
medium	574 FPS	473 FPS
high	495 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	361 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6248R and Xeon Platinum 8268

Xeon Gold 6248R

The Xeon Gold 6248R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,434 points. Launch price was $2,700.

Xeon Platinum 8268

The Xeon Platinum 8268 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,081 points. Launch price was $6,302.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon Gold 6248R and Xeon Platinum 8268 share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6248R versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8268 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6248R (base: 3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6248R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6248R scores 35,434 against the Xeon Platinum 8268's 35,081 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6248R. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6248R vs 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8268.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6248R	Xeon Platinum 8268
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	24 / 48
Boost Clock	4 GHz+3%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+3%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	35.75 MB	35.75 MB (total)
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Cascade Lake-SP (2018)
PassMark	35,434+1%	35,081
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	24,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,394
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,046

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6248R versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8268 — the Xeon Gold 6248R supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 1024 of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6248R) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8268).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6248R	Xeon Platinum 8268
Socket	LGA3647	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2933+73225%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	1024	1024 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	6	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	48	48

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6248R) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8268). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8268 targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6248R rivals EPYC 7402; Xeon Platinum 8268 rivals EPYC 7452.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6248R	Xeon Platinum 8268
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	High-end Server

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Gold 6248R launched at $2700 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 debuted at $6302. On MSRP ($2700 vs $6302), the Xeon Gold 6248R is $3602 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6248R delivers 13.1 pts/$ vs 5.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8268 — making the Xeon Gold 6248R the 80.9% better value option.