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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R vs Intel Xeon Gold 6242
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R and the Intel Xeon Gold 6242 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R 16 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the Intel Xeon Gold 6242 which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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| Intel Xeon Gold (163) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) |
| 2 | Generation | 2 |
| Cascade Lake | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Gold 6246R is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (4.10 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 6242 clocks with 2.80 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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| Intel Xeon Gold 6246R | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6242 |
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 32 | Threads | 32 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 3.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
| 4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
| 3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6242 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled. |
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| Intel Xeon Gold 6246R | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6242 |
| DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
| 1024 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
| 6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
| 140.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| -- | L2 Cache | -- |
| 35.75 MB | L3 Cache | 22.00 MB |
| 3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
| 48 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
| 47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon Gold 6246R has a TDP of 205 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6242 is 150 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Intel Xeon Gold 6246R | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6242 |
| 205 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| 76 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Gold 6246R has 35.75 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 6242 is at 22.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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| Intel Xeon Gold 6246R | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6242 |
| 14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| LGA 3647 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q1/2020 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
| 3286 $ | Release price | 2534 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6242
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6242
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6242
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6242
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Xeon Gold 6246R | Intel Xeon Gold 6242 |
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