Intel Xeon Gold 6538N
About processor
The Intel Xeon Gold 6538N processor is a powerful and high-performance CPU designed for server use. With a total of 32 cores and 64 threads, this processor is capable of handling demanding workloads with ease. The Intel 7 technology ensures efficient and optimized performance, making it ideal for use in server environments where reliability and speed are crucial.
The code name "Emerald Rapids" hints at the processor's strength and stability, and it certainly lives up to its name. With a TDP of 205W, this processor may require adequate cooling solutions, but the power it delivers is well worth the investment.
In terms of performance, the Intel Xeon Gold 6538N excels in tasks that require high processing power, such as data analytics, virtualization, and AI workloads. Its multi-core architecture allows for parallel processing, enabling efficient handling of complex tasks.
Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 6538N processor is a solid choice for server applications that demand high performance and reliability. While it may come at a higher price point, its capabilities make it a worthwhile investment for businesses and data centers seeking top-of-the-line CPU performance.
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.
6538N
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).
32
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
64
Basic Frequency
2.1 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.
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
60 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
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.
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
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
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
8
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
1353
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
14762
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1725
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
44895
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core