Intel Xeon Gold 6226 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5118

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Intel Xeon Gold 6226 or Intel Xeon Gold 6226 – 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 6226 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 6226, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
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.
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6226 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5118
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
2 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6226 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6226 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
12x Cores 12x
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
12 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
24 Threads 24
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6226 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 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 140.7 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 115.2 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 768.0 GB
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
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 6226 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 17.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2017
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
19.2 MB L3-Cache 17.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Cascade Lake Architecture Skylake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
1776 $ Release price 1250 $
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