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. |
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| Intel Xeon Gold | Family | Intel Xeon D |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 | Group | Intel Xeon D-1700 |
| 2 | Generation | 4 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6246 | Name | Intel Xeon D-1736 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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. |
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| 24 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.4 GHz |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| None | None | 2.5 GHz |
| 12x | Cores | 8x Sunny Cove |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 12 | CPU Cores | 8 |
Internal Graphics |
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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 |
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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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 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. |
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| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR4-2933 |
| 6 | Memory channels | 2 |
| 140.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 1.0 TB | Max. Memory | 256.0 GB |
Thermal Management |
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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 |
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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. |
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| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
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| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| 14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 15.0 MB |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Cascade Lake | Architecture | Ice Lake |
| 24.8 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
| LGA 3647 | Socket | BGA 2227 |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| 3286 $ | Release price | 629 $ |
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
