Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6354

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 – 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 8260 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 Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6354 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6354, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Xeon Gold
2 Generation 3
Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 Name Intel Xeon Gold 6354
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6354 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6354 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
24 CPU Cores 18
24x Cores 18x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
48 Threads 36
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6354 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
6 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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.
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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 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 6354 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 39.0 MB cache.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4702 $ Release price 2445 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
35.8 MB L3-Cache 39.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2021
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 4189
Cascade Lake Architecture Ice Lake
14 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512