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Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N or Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N – 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 8351N features 36 processor cores and has the capability to manage 72 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series. To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R 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 6238R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 6238R |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8300 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Intel Xeon Platinum | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N has 36 CPU cores and can calculate 72 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N is 2.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6238R is 2.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz. |
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No | Overclocking | No |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 4.0 GHz |
72 | Threads | 56 |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
36x | Cores | 28x |
2.4 GHz | Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
36 | CPU Cores | 28 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R does not have integrated graphics. |
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0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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Hardware codec support |
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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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-- | AVC | -- |
-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 187.6 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 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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6.0 TB | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR4-2933 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
187.6 GB/s | Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
8 | Memory channels | 6 |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 225 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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225 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | Tjunction max | 76 °C |
Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 54.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache. |
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Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
54.0 MB | L3-Cache | 38.5 MB |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
3027 $ | Release price | 2610 $ |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
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LGA 4189 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
Ice Lake | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |