Intel Xeon Gold 6246 vs Intel Xeon D-1736

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Intel Xeon Gold 6246 or Intel Xeon Gold 6246 – 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 6246 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 6246, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1736 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1736, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6246 Name Intel Xeon D-1736
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon D-1700
2 Generation 4
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6246 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1736 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1736 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
12x Cores 8x Sunny Cove
None None 2.5 GHz
24 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1736 does not have integrated graphics.
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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

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 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
6 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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 55 W watts.
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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246 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 D-1736 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
24.8 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 3647 Socket BGA 2227
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 15.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2022
Cascade Lake Architecture Ice Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3286 $ Release price 629 $
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
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14 nm Technology 10 nm