Intel Xeon Gold 6258R vs Intel Xeon Gold 6240

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Intel Xeon Gold 6258R or Intel Xeon Gold 6258R – 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 6258R 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 6258R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 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 6240, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6258R Name Intel Xeon Gold 6240
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6258R has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6258R is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
56 Threads 36
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
28x Cores 18x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
28 CPU Cores 18
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6258R does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
6 Memory channels 6
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
 
 

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 150 W watts.
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205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6258R 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 38.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
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
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2019
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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 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
38.5 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3950 $ Release price 2448 $