Intel Xeon Gold 5118 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6130

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Intel Xeon Gold 5118 or Intel Xeon Gold 5118 – 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 Xeon Gold 5118 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5118, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6130 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6130, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5118 Name Intel Xeon Gold 6130
Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
1 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5118 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6130 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6130 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
12x Cores 16x
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
12 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
24 Threads 32
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6130 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
115.2 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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 125 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 17.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6130 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
17.0 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Skylake Architecture Skylake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
1250 $ Release price 2050 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6130
16C 32T @ 2.1 GHz
43132
43132
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
32538
32538

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon Gold 6130
16C 32T @ 2.1 GHz
20943
20943
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
16487
16487

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6130
16C 32T @ 2.1 GHz
10644
10644
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
8568
8568

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6130
16C 32T @ 2.1 GHz
2296
2296
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
1732
1732

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6130
16C 32T @ 2.1 GHz
1224
1224
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
1032
1032

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6130
16C 32T @ 2.1 GHz
1036
1036
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
904
904

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6130
16C 32T @ 2.1 GHz
25.2
25.2
Intel Xeon Gold 5118
12C 24T @ 2.3 GHz
19.0
19.0