Intel Xeon Gold 5219Y vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8256

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Intel Xeon Gold 5219Y or Intel Xeon Gold 5219Y – 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 5219Y features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 5219Y, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5219Y Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
2 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5219Y has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5219Y is 2.4 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 Platinum 8256 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
16x Cores 4x
None None 3.9 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
16 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
32 Threads 8
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5219Y does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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 1.0 TB
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 6
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 105 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5219Y 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 22.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22.0 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
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 Cascade Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 7010 $
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