Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H vs Intel Xeon Gold 6254

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H or Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H – 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 8354H features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6254 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 6254, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H Name Intel Xeon Gold 6254
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Platinum 8300 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6254 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6254 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
36 Threads 36
normal Core architecture normal
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
18x Cores 18x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
18 CPU Cores 18
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6254 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

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 1.1 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 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.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.1 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 6
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
 
 

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 200 W watts.
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 200 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H 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 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6254 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
24.8 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
Cooper Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price 3803 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
LGA 4189 Socket LGA 3647
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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14 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux