Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y
About processor
The Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y processor is a powerful and efficient solution for server platforms. With a code name of Emerald Rapids and utilizing Intel's 7-nanometer technology, this processor provides excellent performance for demanding workloads.
With a total of 16 cores and 32 threads, the Xeon Gold 6526Y is well-equipped to handle multitasking and parallel processing, making it an ideal choice for server applications that require high computing power. The 195W TDP ensures that the processor can maintain high performance levels while remaining thermally efficient.
In real-world use, this processor excels in tasks such as data analysis, high-performance computing, virtualization, and other compute-intensive workloads. Its multi-core architecture allows for efficient scaling and utilization of resources, resulting in improved overall system performance.
Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y processor is a reliable and high-performing option for server platforms. Its impressive core count, thread count, and TDP make it a valuable asset for organizations and businesses that require robust computing power for their server applications.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
December 2023
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.
6526Y
Code Name
Emerald Rapids
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
2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
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.
3.9 GHz
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
?
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.
2.0
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
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Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.
Yes
L3 Cache
37.5 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA4677
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.
Intel 7
TDP
195 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.
5.0
Number of PCI Express Lanes
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A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.
80
Intel 64
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Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.
Yes
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.
Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s 1DPC
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
4 TB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
8
ECC Memory Supported
?
ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.
Yes
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
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
?
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.
Yes
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units
2
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® AMX | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX | Intel® AVX2 | Intel® AVX-512
Execute Disable Bit
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Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
Yes
Cache
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CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.
37.5 MB
Intel AES New Instructions
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Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.
Yes
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
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Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.
Yes
Intel Boot Guard
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Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.
Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
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Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.
Yes
Intel QuickAssist Software Acceleration
Yes
Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
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CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks.
Yes
Intel OS Guard
Yes
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
2240
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
10896
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
3241
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
46000
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core