Intel Xeon Gold 6250 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6246R

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Intel Xeon Gold 6250 or Intel Xeon Gold 6250 – 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 6250 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6250, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Intel Xeon Gold 6250 Name Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6250 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6250 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 16x
16 Threads 32
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
8 CPU Cores 16
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6250 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
6 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 185 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 205 W watts.
76 °C Tjunction max 76 °C
185 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6250 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 35.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2020
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
35.8 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
3400 $ Release price 3286 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

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