Intel Xeon Gold 6330H vs Intel Xeon E-2488

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Gold 6330H and Intel Xeon E-2488 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Xeon Gold 6330H

Intel Xeon E-2488

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Gold 6330H

16 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 8
32 more threads: 48 vs 16
2.4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 38% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later

Number of cores	24 vs 8
Number of threads	48 vs 16
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	33 MB (shared) vs 24 MB (shared)
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	4 vs 1

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E-2488

CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 8 month(s) later
Around 51% higher clock speed: 5.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 10 nm vs 14 nm
Around 58% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 150 Watt

Launch date	14 Dec 2023 vs 6 Apr 2021
Maximum frequency	5.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm vs 14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt vs 150 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Gold 6330H
CPU 2: Intel Xeon E-2488

Name	Intel Xeon Gold 6330H	Intel Xeon E-2488
PassMark - Single thread mark		4142
PassMark - CPU mark		29060

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Gold 6330H	Intel Xeon E-2488
Essentials
Launch date	6 Apr 2021	14 Dec 2023
Place in performance rating	not rated	139
Launch price (MSRP)		$606
Performance
Base frequency	2000 MHz	3.2 GHz
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	33 MB (shared)	24 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	10 nm
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz	5.6 GHz
Number of cores	24	8
Number of threads	48	16
Unlocked
Die size		257 mm²
Maximum core temperature		100°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	4	1
Sockets supported	4189	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	150 Watt	95 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 3, 48 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)