Intel Xeon Gold 5218R vs Intel Xeon D-1637

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Intel Xeon Gold 5218R or Intel Xeon Gold 5218R – 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 5218R features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5218R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1637 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1637, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon D
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5218R Name Intel Xeon D-1637
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon D-1600
2 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5218R is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1637 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1637 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
20x Cores 6x
None None 3.2 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
20 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
40 Threads 12
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1637 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 1.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 55 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R 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 27.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1637 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2019
LGA 3647 Socket BGA 1667
0 bytes L2-Cache 9.0 MB
27.5 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Cascade Lake Architecture Hewitt Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
1273 $ Release price 434 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm