Intel Xeon Gold 6238L vs Intel Xeon W-2295

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Intel Xeon Gold 6238L or Intel Xeon Gold 6238L – 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 6238L features 22 processor cores and has the capability to manage 44 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 6238L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2295 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2295, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6238L Name Intel Xeon W-2295
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
2 Generation 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6238L has 22 CPU cores and can calculate 44 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6238L is 2.1 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 W-2295 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2295 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
22x Cores 18x
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
22 CPU Cores 18
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
44 Threads 36
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6238L does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2295 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 4.5 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 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
4.5 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 165 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6238L 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 30.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2295 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2019
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
30.2 MB L3-Cache 24.8 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 W
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 1333 $
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