Intel Xeon Gold 5220T vs Intel Xeon Gold 5220S

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Intel Xeon Gold 5220T or Intel Xeon Gold 5220T – 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 5220T features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 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 5220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5220T Name Intel Xeon Gold 5220S
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220T has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5220T is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S is 2.7 GHz
36 Threads 36
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
18x Cores 18x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
18 CPU Cores 18
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220T does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S 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.
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
6 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI 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.
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105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220T 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 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
1727 $ Release price 2000 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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24.8 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
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