Intel Xeon Gold 5218B vs Intel Xeon Gold 5318H

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Gold 5218B and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon Gold 5218B 16 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H which has 18 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020.

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218B is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H clocks with 2.50 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Gold 5218B, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H supports a maximum of 1146 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218B has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 150 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218B has 22.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is at 24.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.