Intel Xeon Gold 6240M vs Intel Xeon Gold 5217

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Intel Xeon Gold 6240M or Intel Xeon Gold 6240M – 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 6240M 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 6240M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5217 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5217, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M Name Intel Xeon Gold 5217
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6240M has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240M 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 Gold 5217 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5217 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
36 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
18 CPU Cores 8
18x Cores 8x
None None 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6240M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5217 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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
6 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 128.1 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 115 W watts.
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150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 115 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6240M 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 5217 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
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LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
5448 $ Release price 1522 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
24.8 MB L3-Cache 11.0 MB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019