Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8253

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Intel Xeon Platinum 8253

CPU comparison

Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 - 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 Platinum 8256 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 was released in Q2/2019.

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 was released in Q2/2019.
Intel Xeon Platinum (89) Family Intel Xeon Platinum (89)
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) CPU group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21)
2 Generation 2
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (3.90 GHz). The Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.00 GHz).
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Characteristic Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
4 Cores 16
8 Threads 32
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
3.80 GHz Frequency 2.20 GHz
3.90 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.00 GHz
3.90 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.20 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Characteristic Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.
no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

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.
no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 can connect up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Characteristic Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
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 --
16.50 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 Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has a TDP of 105 W, that of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 is 125 W.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Characteristic Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has a 16.50 MB cache, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 cache has a total of 22.00 MB.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Characteristic Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
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
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
7010 $ Release price 3115 $
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:


Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 (100%)
Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 (78%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 (0%)
Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz
366 (100%)
Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
16C 32T @ 3.00 GHz
286 (78%)

Devices using this processor
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. Intel Xeon Platinum 8256Intel Xeon Gold 5222 Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5222
2. AMD EPYC 7532Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 AMD EPYC 7532 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
3. Intel Xeon Platinum 8256Intel Core i7-8559U Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 vs Intel Core i7-8559U
4. AMD Ryzen 5 2600Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
5. Intel Xeon Platinum 8256Intel Xeon Silver 4209T Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 vs Intel Xeon Silver 4209T
6. Intel Xeon Platinum 8253AMD Ryzen 5 4400GE Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4400GE
7. Intel Core i3-10110UIntel Xeon Platinum 8256 Intel Core i3-10110U vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
8. Intel Xeon Platinum 8253Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8180
9. Intel Celeron 1020EIntel Xeon Platinum 8253 Intel Celeron 1020E vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8253
10. Intel Core i7-7700KIntel Xeon Platinum 8253 Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8253


back to index