Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Intel Core i9-12900KS | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Gold 6256 or Intel Core i9-12900KS - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 was released in Q1/2020. The Intel Core i9-12900KS has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900KS was released in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Xeon Gold (163) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz). The Intel Core i9-12900KS has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
12 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.55 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Gold 6256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900KS can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
140.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
33.00 MB | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has a TDP of 205 W, that of the Intel Core i9-12900KS is 150 W. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
205 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 241 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
76 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has a 33.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i9-12900KS cache has a total of 44.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
14 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX2+ |
LGA 3647 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
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, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
3900 $ | Release price | 749 $ |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6256
3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
27,796 CB R23 MC @ 241 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
Unknown | Unknown |