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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. |
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Intel Xeon Gold | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240M | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 5217 |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
2 | Generation | 2 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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. |
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18x | Cores | 8x |
None | None | 3.5 GHz |
2.6 GHz | Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
18 | CPU Cores | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking | No |
36 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.7 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon Gold 6240M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5217 does not have integrated graphics. |
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-- | Max. displays | -- |
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GPU name | ||
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0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | JPEG | -- |
-- | VC-1 | -- |
-- | AV1 | -- |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
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Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
0 bytes | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
-- | Bandwidth | 128.1 GB/s |
DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
6 | Memory channels | 6 |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
Thermal Management |
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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 |
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Technical details |
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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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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
LGA 3647 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
24.8 MB | L3-Cache | 11.0 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 | Cascade Lake |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
5448 $ | Release price | 1522 $ |
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 |