Intel Xeon Gold 6240L vs Intel Xeon W-2245

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Intel Xeon Gold 6240L or Intel Xeon Gold 6240L – 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 6240L 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 6240L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-2245, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 7
Intel Xeon Gold 6240L Name Intel Xeon W-2245
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6240L has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240L is 2.6 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 W-2245 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2245 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
36 Threads 16
18x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
18 CPU Cores 8
None None 4.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6240L does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
4.5 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
6 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 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 155 W watts.
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150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 155 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6240L 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 W-2245 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake W
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
24.8 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
-- Release price 667 $