Intel Xeon Gold 6242R
About processor
The Intel Xeon Gold 6242R processor is a powerhouse for server platforms, designed for demanding workloads and high-performance computing. With a total of 20 cores and 40 threads, this CPU offers incredible processing power and multitasking capabilities, making it well-suited for data center and enterprise applications.
Built on the 14nm Cascade Lake X architecture, the Xeon Gold 6242R delivers reliable and efficient performance, with a TDP of 205W. The Geekbench 6 scores of 1424 for single-core performance and 11227 for multi-core performance demonstrate its impressive computing capabilities and ability to handle complex tasks with ease.
The processor is ideal for tasks such as virtualization, data analytics, and AI workloads, where high core counts and efficient threading are essential. It also supports advanced security features to protect sensitive data and ensure the integrity of the system.
Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 6242R is a top-of-the-line processor that offers exceptional performance, reliability, and security for server applications, making it an excellent choice for businesses and organizations that require robust computing power for their workloads.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
January 2020
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.
6242R
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).
20
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
40
Basic Frequency
3.10 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.
4.10 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
205 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
1445
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
12307
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
970
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
19735
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