Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5122

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 – 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 Platinum 8156 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8156, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5122 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5122, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 1
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5122
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5122 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5122 is 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5122 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
6 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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.
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105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 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 17.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5122 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
17.0 MB L3-Cache 17.0 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
Skylake Architecture Skylake
7000 $ Release price 1250 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic