Intel Xeon Gold 6254
About processor
The Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processor is a powerhouse CPU designed for server use. With a total of 18 cores and 36 threads, this processor is capable of handling extremely demanding workloads. Built on a 14nm technology platform, the Cascade Lake X code name signifies cutting-edge architecture and performance.
With a TDP of 200W, this processor does require adequate cooling and power supply, but the performance it delivers is worth the trade-off. In Geekbench 6 tests, the Xeon Gold 6254 achieved a single-core score of 1291 and a multi-core score of 8091, showcasing its exceptional multi-threading capabilities and overall speed.
The Xeon Gold 6254 is an excellent choice for data centers, cloud computing, and other enterprise-level applications where reliable, high-performance processing is a necessity. It is well-suited for tasks such as virtualization, database management, and AI/ML workloads.
Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 6254 is a top-tier processor that excels in delivering exceptional multi-threaded performance and is a solid choice for businesses and organizations seeking a high-performance solution for their server infrastructure.
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.
6254
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).
18
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
36
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.
4.00 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
200 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
1276
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
9765
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
902
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
11228
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2376
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
30381
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