Intel Core i5-2320 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6354

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-2320 or Intel Core i5-2320 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6354 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6354, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i5-2320 Name Intel Xeon Gold 6354
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2320 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6354 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6354 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 18
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 18x
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 36
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6354 does not have integrated graphics.
10.1 Direct X --
Q1/2011 Release date --
6 Generation --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units --
48 Shaders --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 nm Technology --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VC-1 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP9 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No JPEG --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 8
32.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6354 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 39.0 MB cache.
177 $ Release price 2445 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2011 Release date Q2/2021
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Ice Lake
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 4189
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
32 nm Technology 10 nm
6.0 MB L3-Cache 39.0 MB