Intel Xeon Gold 6252N vs Intel Xeon Gold 6238R

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Intel Xeon Gold 6252N or Intel Xeon Gold 6252N – 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 6252N features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 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 6252N, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 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 6238R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6252N Name Intel Xeon Gold 6238R
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6252N has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6252N is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6238R is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
24 CPU Cores 28
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
24x Cores 28x
48 Threads 56
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6252N does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R 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.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
6 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
 
 

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 165 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 76 °C
150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6252N 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 6238R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
35.8 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2020
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3984 $ Release price 2610 $
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 14 nm