CPU comparison with benchmarks
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Intel Xeon Gold 6242 or Intel Xeon Gold 6242 – 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 6242 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 6242, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The Intel Xeon E-2276ME features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series. To use the Intel Xeon E-2276ME, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6242 |
Name |
Intel Xeon E-2276ME |
Intel Xeon Gold |
Family |
Intel Xeon E |
2 |
Generation |
2 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
Group |
Intel Xeon E-2200 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6242 is 2.8 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 E-2276ME has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2276ME is 2.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
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16 |
CPU Cores |
6 |
32 |
Threads |
12 |
16x |
Cores |
6x |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
2.8 GHz |
Frequency |
2.8 GHz |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
3.9 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
4.5 GHz |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon E-2276ME has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2276ME uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders and 24 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.15 GHz |
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Max. displays |
-- |
-- |
Execution units |
24 |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
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Release date |
Q4/2017 |
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Direct X |
12 |
-- |
GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
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Generation |
9.5 |
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Shaders |
192 |
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Technology |
14 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
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AI hardware |
-- |
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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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AVC |
Decode / Encode |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
-- |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
-- |
AV1 |
No |
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
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h264 |
Decode / Encode |
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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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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pci |
PCIe |
pci |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
140.7 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
42.7 GB/s |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
DDR4-2933 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2666 |
6 |
Memory channels |
2 |
1.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
64.0 GB |
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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 45 W watts.
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
150 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
45 W |
None |
TDP down |
35 W |
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Technical details |
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 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 22.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon E-2276ME is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
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22.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
12.0 MB |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
LGA 3647 |
Socket |
BGA 1440 |
Cascade Lake |
Architecture |
Coffee Lake S |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Part Number |
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
2534 $ |
Release price |
450 $ |
Q2/2019 |
Release date |
Q2/2019 |
14 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
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