Xeon Gold 6230 vs Xeon Gold 6240
The Xeon Gold 6230 and the Xeon Gold 6240 are both server processors we supply tested from Hong Kong, and the figures below are the same ones published on each product page. They share 6 listed specification rows and separate on cores / threads, tdp, cache, so the decision is less about "which is better" and more about which of those differences your platform or workload can actually use.
Nothing on this page is a price: component pricing moved too fast in 2026 for a printed figure to stay honest, so both are quoted on request against confirmed stock with the date the quote holds until. If you are replacing a part, send the platform and we will confirm the population before you commit.
Side by side
Xeon Gold 6230 vs Xeon Gold 6240 specifications
| Specification | Xeon Gold 6230 | Xeon Gold 6240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 cores / 40 threads | 18 cores / 36 threads |
| Socket | LGA3647 (Socket P) | LGA3647 (Socket P) |
| TDP | 125W | 150W |
| Cache | 20MB L2 + 27.5MB L3 | 18MB L2 + 24.75MB L3 |
| Memory | 6-channel DDR4-2933, ECC | 6-channel DDR4-2933, ECC |
| PCIe | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes | PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes |
| Scalability | 2P (dual-socket) | 2P (dual-socket) |
| Processor | Intel Xeon Gold 6230 | Intel Xeon Gold 6240 |
| Turbo (all-core / max) | 2.8GHz / 3.9GHz | 3.3GHz / 3.9GHz |
| Interconnect | 3× 10.4 GT/s | 3× 10.4 GT/s |
| sSpec | SRF8W | SRF8X |
| Launch | April 2019 | April 2019 |
| Clock | 2.1GHz base | 2.6GHz base |
Rows that differ are highlighted. Figures are the same ones published on each product page; where a figure is community-sourced rather than vendor-published it is stated on that page. Confirm every part against your build sheet when ordering.
Where they differ
- ·Xeon Gold 6230 has the higher core count (20 vs 18); Xeon Gold 6240 trades that for something else.
- ·Xeon Gold 6230 is the better figure for power draw (125W vs 150W).
- ·Xeon Gold 6230 has the higher cache (20 vs 18); Xeon Gold 6240 trades that for something else.
- ·Turbo (all-core / max) — Xeon Gold 6230: 2.8GHz / 3.9GHz; Xeon Gold 6240: 3.3GHz / 3.9GHz.
- ·Xeon Gold 6240 lists the higher base clock (2.6GHz base vs 2.1GHz base).
What they share
Socket: LGA3647 (Socket P); Memory: 6-channel DDR4-2933, ECC; PCIe: PCIe 3.0, 48 lanes; Scalability: 2P (dual-socket); Interconnect: 3× 10.4 GT/s; Launch: April 2019.
Decision
Which one to buy
For processors the useful split is throughput versus frequency. More cores per socket wins on virtualisation density, parallel batch work and multi-tenant hosting, where the scheduler can keep every core busy; higher base and boost clocks win where the workload is latency-sensitive or licensed per core, and the extra cores would sit idle. Check the socket and the platform's memory generation before anything else: a CPU is only useful in a board that takes it, and the two models above are interchangeable only when the socket matches. TDP also sets the cooling and power budget per node.
Choose the Xeon Gold 6230 if
- ·You need more core count — the Xeon Gold 6230 lists 20 cores / 40 threads against 18 cores / 36 threads on the Xeon Gold 6240.
- ·You need lower power draw — the Xeon Gold 6230 lists 125W against 150W on the Xeon Gold 6240.
- ·You need more cache — the Xeon Gold 6230 lists 20MB L2 + 27.5MB L3 against 18MB L2 + 24.75MB L3 on the Xeon Gold 6240.
Choose the Xeon Gold 6240 if
- ·Turbo (all-core / max): 3.3GHz / 3.9GHz
- ·You need more base clock — the Xeon Gold 6240 lists 2.6GHz base against 2.1GHz base on the Xeon Gold 6230.
Photos
What the two look like
Xeon Gold 6230
Photo from the Xeon Gold 6230 page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.
Xeon Gold 6240
Photo from the Xeon Gold 6240 page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.
Frequently asked questions
How much do the Xeon Gold 6230 and the Xeon Gold 6240 cost?
We do not publish prices for either: DRAM and CPU pricing moved too fast in 2026 for a printed figure to stay honest. Send the quantity, the platform and the condition you want and we quote both against confirmed stock, with the date the figure holds until.
What is the main difference between the Xeon Gold 6230 and the Xeon Gold 6240?
Cores / Threads (Xeon Gold 6230: 20 cores / 40 threads; Xeon Gold 6240: 18 cores / 36 threads); TDP (Xeon Gold 6230: 125W; Xeon Gold 6240: 150W); Cache (Xeon Gold 6230: 20MB L2 + 27.5MB L3; Xeon Gold 6240: 18MB L2 + 24.75MB L3).
Can I use the Xeon Gold 6230 and the Xeon Gold 6240 in the same system?
Both are LGA3647 (Socket P) parts, so one server can take either model — but you would not mix two different CPU models in a single two-socket machine; order one model per server.
Which one should I buy?
Buy the one whose strong points match the job: see the "Choose" section above. If you are replacing an existing part, send the platform or the old part number and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
What condition are they in, and do you ship worldwide?
Both are supplied tested with a 1-year written warranty. Condition is stated line by line before you order — new, decommissioned pull or OEM tray — and we ship worldwide from the Hong Kong warehouse with full export documentation, typically 3–7 days by air.
Get a quote for either — or both
Tell us the quantity, the platform and the condition you need. We confirm stock and put a firm figure in writing with the date it holds until.
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