Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8276

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 – 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 8268 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 8268, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8276 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8276, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8276
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 is 2.9 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 Platinum 8276 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8276 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24x Cores 28x
48 Threads 56
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
24 CPU Cores 28
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8276 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.
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DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
6 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI 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 165 W watts.
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205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 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 Platinum 8276 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
35.8 MB L3-Cache 38.5 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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LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
6302 $ Release price 8719 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic