Performance comparison: which is faster?
Xeon Gold 6248R (Intel, 2019) and Xeon Gold 6148 (Intel, 2017) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: Xeon Gold 6248R is about 25% faster
Both use the same LGA3647 socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | Xeon Gold 6248R | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 35,000 | 28,000 |
| Generation | Xeon | Xeon |
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Type | Server | Server |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon RX 7600 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | Xeon Gold 6248R |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Either works (same LGA3647 socket) |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Xeon Gold 6148 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
Xeon Gold 6248R is about 25% higher by score (Xeon Gold 6248R: 35000 points / Xeon Gold 6148: 28000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
Both are Xeon-generation CPUs.Both use the same LGA3647 socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon RX 6700 pairs well with Xeon Gold 6248R and Radeon RX 7600 pairs well with Xeon Gold 6148. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
