Intel Xeon Gold 5120
About processor
The Intel Xeon Gold 5120 processor is a powerhouse in the server platform, with its SkyLake code name and 14 nm technology. With a total of 14 cores and 28 threads, this CPU boasts impressive multitasking capabilities, making it ideal for demanding server workloads.
Despite its high performance, the Xeon Gold 5120 has a relatively moderate thermal design power (TDP) of 105W, which is commendable considering the processing power it offers. This makes it an energy-efficient option for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs.
In terms of real-world performance, the Geekbench 6 scores for this processor are equally impressive, with a single-core score of 737 and a multi-core score of 3021. This means that it can handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks with ease, providing a smooth and efficient user experience for server applications.
Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 5120 processor is a top-tier choice for server applications that require high performance, efficient multitasking, and energy efficiency. Its impressive core and thread count, combined with its solid benchmark scores, make it a reliable and powerful option for demanding server workloads.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
July 2017
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
5120
Code Name
SkyLake
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
14
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
28
Basic Frequency
2.20 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
3.20 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA3647
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
105 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2400
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
768 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
6
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
658
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
4454
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1849
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
18127
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core