Intel Xeon Gold 6256 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6238

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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 or Intel Xeon Gold 6256 – 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 6256 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 6256, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238 features 22 processor cores and has the capability to manage 44 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 6238, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6256 Name Intel Xeon Gold 6238
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is 3.6 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 6238 has 22 CPU cores and can calculate 44 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6238 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
24 Threads 44
12x Cores 22x
12 CPU Cores 22
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
6 Memory channels 6
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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 140 W watts.
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 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 33.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.2 MB cache.
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2019
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3900 $ Release price 2615 $
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
33.0 MB L3-Cache 30.2 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
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