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ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 2800 MHz vs Intel Xeon Gold 6538N

ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 2800 MHz and Intel Xeon Gold 6538N are both server processors listed on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. This page sets their benchmark scores, estimated prices, and specifications side by side using the same source data for both, so the figures are directly comparable.

ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 2800 MHz lists no socket and Intel Xeon Gold 6538N lists FCLGA4677, so moving between them is likely to be a platform change. Budget for a motherboard, memory, and cooling as well as the processor.

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Side-by-side specifications
The stronger benchmark score, lower estimated price, and lower typical power draw are highlighted.
MetricARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 2800 MHzIntel Xeon Gold 6538N
Single core1,2391,725
Multicore43,11144,895
Estimated priceNot listed$3,351
Cores12832
Threads12864
Performance coresNot listedNot listed
Efficient coresNot listedNot listed
Base clock2.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Turbo clockNot listed4.1 GHz
Typical TDPNot listed205 W
SocketNot listedFCLGA4677
ClassServerServer
Release / first seenQ1 2023Q1 2024

How do the benchmark scores compare?

ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 2800 MHz has a PassMark single-core score of 1,239, compared with 1,725 for Intel Xeon Gold 6538N. Intel Xeon Gold 6538N has the higher score in this benchmark.

ARM Neoverse-N1 128 Core 2800 MHz has a PassMark multicore score of 43,111, compared with 44,895 for Intel Xeon Gold 6538N. Intel Xeon Gold 6538N has the higher score in this benchmark.

Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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