Ultra 7 256V vs Xeon Gold 6234

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6234
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 130 Watt
11.18
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.62
+12.9%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms Xeon Gold 6234 by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking699612
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.32no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon Goldno data
Power efficiency8.1069.78
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date2 April 2019 (5 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,214no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache512 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature79 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration4 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes484

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon Gold 6234 11.18
Ultra 7 256V 12.62
+12.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon Gold 6234 17752
Ultra 7 256V 20043
+12.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.18 12.62
Recency 2 April 2019 24 September 2024
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 17 Watt

Xeon Gold 6234 has 100% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has a 12.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 664.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6234 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6234 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6234 and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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