Intel Xeon Gold 6338
32 cores / 64 threads on Ice Lake — 2.0GHz, 48MB L3, 8-channel DDR4-3200, 64 PCIe Gen4 lanes, 205W. The price-performance anchor of the 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable range, and the part that makes a 64-core dual-socket R750 or DL380 Gen10 Plus build cost less than a single Platinum. Tested and shipped from Hong Kong.
Fully Tested & Documented · Hong Kong Warehouse Stock · Worldwide Shipping 3–7 Days · 1-Year Warranty
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The Xeon Gold 6338, Up Close
Xeon Gold 6338 — 32-Core Ice Lake
3rd Gen Xeon Scalable, 32 cores / 64 threads, 2.0GHz base, 48MB L3, 205W TDP on the LGA4189 socket. Order code CD8068904572501, sSpec SRKJ9 — confirm both against your platform's supported-CPU list before ordering.
Marking Verification — sSpec SRKJ9
Every unit is checked against the retail marking before it ships. Ice Lake Xeon Scalable uses the LGA4189 land grid array — there are no pins on the processor itself; the pins are in the socket, so bent-socket damage is a chassis-side check, not a CPU-side one.
32
cores / 64 threads (Ice Lake)
48MB
L3 cache
2.0GHz
base clock
DDR4-3200
8-channel, up to 4TB
Key Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon Gold 6338 (3rd Gen Xeon Scalable, Ice Lake) |
| Cores / Threads | 32 cores / 64 threads |
| Base Clock | 2.0GHz |
| Cache | 48MB L3 |
| Socket | LGA4189 (Socket P+) |
| Memory | 8-channel DDR4-3200, ECC, up to 4,096GB per socket |
| PCIe | PCIe 4.0, 64 lanes |
| TDP | 205W |
| Scalability | Up to 2 sockets (2P) |
| Order Code / sSpec | CD8068904572501 / SRKJ9 |
Ice Lake is the 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable generation, and the 6338 is its value anchor: two of them deliver 64 cores in an R750 or DL380 Gen10 Plus for less than one 40-core Platinum. LGA4189 is generation-specific — 1st/2nd Gen Xeon Scalable (LGA3647) parts do not fit, and neither do 4th/5th Gen (LGA4677). For the AMD side of the same 32-core decision, see our EPYC 7543 page and the Xeon vs EPYC comparison. All Intel stock sits in our Intel Xeon range.
Transparent Pricing
2026 Reference Pricing by Configuration
Tracked live on Aug 12, 2026 — six asking-price data points across UK, US and eBay channels, split by condition. Volume orders quote below asking.
Refurbished Xeon Gold 6338
$1,448–$2,780
Tested pulls from decommissioned servers, median ≈$2,050 across six tracked listings (Aug 2026). Spread is driven by warranty length, not silicon: the $1,448 end is a stock-out price, while $2,780 buys a lifetime-warranty listing.
New / Tray (OEM)
$2,797–$3,701
New OEM and HPE-kit stock (e.g. P36928-B21) lists above the refurbished median. For most fleet builds the refurbished part is the rational buy — the silicon is identical and the price gap is large.
Xeon Gold 6338N (higher-clock sibling)
from ≈$1,150 used
The 6338N is the 2.2GHz 32-core variant. Used 6338N units have been seen as low as $1,150 — cheaper than any 6338 listing we tracked. Confirm your platform supports the N-part before substituting.
Asking prices, not transaction prices — volume deals typically close 5–15% below asking. Sources: shop.bytestock.com (UK), etb-tech.com, aventissystems.com, ebay.com sellers, globalonetechnology.com, scan.co.uk. Collected Aug 12, 2026. Full dataset: Used Server Price Index.
Origin
Hong Kong Warehouse
Free port — full export documentation
Transit
3–7 Days Air Freight
Tracked, insured, worldwide
Warranty
1-Year Warranty
Diagnostic report in every box
Quality Process
What We Test Before a Xeon Gold 6338 Ships
Marking & Stepping Verification
Order code and sSpec (SRKJ9) checked against the retail marking — engineering samples and re-marked pulls are rejected, not stocked.
LGA4189 Pad Inspection
Every processor land inspected under magnification for contamination or damaged contacts before it is packed.
All-Core Stress Test
Full 32-core load test with thermal logging to catch units with degraded heat-spreader contact on the 205W part.
Memory-Channel Validation
All eight DDR4-3200 channels exercised on a reference LGA4189 platform — a CPU that passes POST but drops a channel is not shippable.
Matched-Pair Reservation
For dual-socket builds we reserve matched-stepping pairs from the same batch; mixing steppings can force reduced features or fail POST on some platforms.
Report in the Box
Every unit ships with its per-machine diagnostic report and warranty. Full process: inspection guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a refurbished Intel Xeon Gold 6338 in 2026?
Refurbished 6338 asks $1,448–$2,780 depending mainly on warranty length, with a median of about $2,050 across the six listings we tracked in August 2026. New tray and OEM stock lists $2,797–$3,701. HKCHL quotes are typically at or below the index median.
What is the difference between the Xeon Gold 6338 and the 6338N?
Both are 32-core Ice Lake parts on LGA4189 with 48MB L3. The 6338N runs at 2.2GHz versus the 6338's 2.0GHz base clock. In the used market the 6338N has been seen as low as $1,150 — below any 6338 listing we tracked — so it is worth asking about. Confirm your server model supports the N-part before substituting, and note that mixing the two in one dual-socket board is not recommended.
Xeon Gold 6338 or AMD EPYC 7543 for a 32-core build?
This is the sharpest 32-core comparison in the current used market, and the price gap is large. Used EPYC 7543 trades around $695–$890 (median ≈$800) versus $1,448–$2,780 for the 6338 — roughly 2.5× for the same core count. The 6338's case is platform-driven: if you already run LGA4189 chassis like the R750, DL380 Gen10 Plus or SR650 V2, the CPU swap is trivial and the 8-channel DDR4-3200 bandwidth is comparable. If you are buying a whole platform from scratch, the EPYC 7543 on SP3 is materially cheaper per core — but check whether the lower base clock (2.8GHz vs 2.0GHz, in EPYC's favour) actually helps your workload. We stock both and will quote them side by side.
Which servers take the Xeon Gold 6338?
Any 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable platform on LGA4189: Dell PowerEdge R750/R650, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus and DL360 Gen10 Plus, Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR630 V2, and comparable Huawei and Supermicro boards. It does not fit 1st/2nd Gen (LGA3647) or 4th/5th Gen (LGA4677) platforms. Tell us your model and we confirm socket, stepping and supported TDP before quoting.
Are refurbished server CPUs tested before shipping?
Yes. Every processor runs a full 32-core stress test with thermal logging, plus memory-channel validation across all eight DDR4 channels on a reference LGA4189 board. Units ship in anti-static clamshells with the test result noted, and carry a 1-year warranty.
Should I buy one CPU now and add the second later?
It works, but matched stepping matters. Mixing steppings on a dual-socket board can force reduced features or fail POST on some platforms. If you plan to expand, tell us upfront and we will reserve a matched pair from the same batch so the second socket is a drop-in.
Get a Current Xeon Gold 6338 Quote
Send us your server model, target quantity and whether you need matched pairs — we confirm availability of retail (non-QS) 6338 units, offer the 6338N alternative where it is cheaper, and ship worldwide from Hong Kong, usually within one business day.
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