Intel Xeon Gold 5215M vs Intel Xeon Gold 6142M

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Intel Xeon Gold 5215M or Intel Xeon Gold 5215M – 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 5215M features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5215M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6142M features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 6142M, 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 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
2 Generation 1
Intel Xeon Gold 5215M Name Intel Xeon Gold 6142M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5215M has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5215M is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6142M has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6142M is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
10 CPU Cores 16
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10x Cores 16x
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
20 Threads 32
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5215M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6142M does not have integrated graphics.
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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 1.5 TB 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.
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Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
6 Memory channels 6
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.5 TB
-- Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 85 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 150 W watts.
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85 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5215M 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 13.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6142M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
4224 $ Release price 5900 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2017
Cascade Lake Architecture Skylake
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
13.8 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB