Intel Xeon Gold 6242
About processor
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 processor is a top-of-the-line CPU designed for server use. With its Cascade Lake X architecture and 14 nm technology, this processor offers powerful performance and efficiency. Boasting 16 cores and 32 threads, the Xeon Gold 6242 is built to handle demanding workloads with ease.
With a TDP of 150 W, the Xeon Gold 6242 strikes a good balance between power consumption and performance, making it an attractive option for data centers and other server environments. In terms of real-world performance, the Geekbench 6 scores are impressive, with a single-core score of 1014 and a multi-core score of 6308. This indicates that the processor excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks.
Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 6242 is a solid choice for businesses and enterprises looking for a high-performance CPU to power their servers. Its combination of high core count, efficient design, and impressive benchmark scores make it a formidable option for demanding workloads. Whether handling complex calculations or powering virtualized environments, the Xeon Gold 6242 is more than up to the task.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
April 2019
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.
6242
Code Name
Cascade Lake X
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).
16
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
32
Basic Frequency
2.80 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.
3.90 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
150 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.
DDR4-2933
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
1 TB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
6
Miscellaneous
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU
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A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.
Yes
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1317
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
9435
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
876
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
9550
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2424
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
34963
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core