Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6138

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Gold 6138

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 and the Intel Xeon Gold 6138 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 28 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Intel Xeon Gold 6138 which has 20 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017.
Intel Xeon Platinum (77) Family Intel Xeon Gold (148)
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) CPU group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100 (34)
2 Generation 1
Cascade Lake Architecture Skylake
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 is a 28 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 56 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 6138 clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Characteristic Intel Xeon Gold 6138
28 Cores 20
56 Threads 40
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
2.70 GHz Frequency 2.00 GHz
4.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.70 GHz
2.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.80 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 8280 Characteristic Intel Xeon Gold 6138
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

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

Up to 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6138 supports a maximum of 768 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s enabled.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Characteristic Intel Xeon Gold 6138
DDR4-2933 Memory DDR4-2666
1024 GB Max. Memory 768 GB
6 (Hexa Channel) Memory channels 6 (Hexa Channel)
140.7 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
38.50 MB L3 Cache 28.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
48 PCIe lanes 48
47.3 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 has a TDP of 205 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6138 is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Characteristic Intel Xeon Gold 6138
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 has 38.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 6138 is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Characteristic Intel Xeon Gold 6138
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
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2017
10009 $ Release price 2750 $
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 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 Gold 6138 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 5.0 stars (1 ratings). Rate now:


Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 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.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz
1130 (100%)
Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
20C 40T @ 3.70 GHz
1067 (94%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz
1329 (100%)
Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
20C 40T @ 3.70 GHz
1261 (95%)

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.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz
32764 (100%)
Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
20C 40T @ 2.80 GHz
20226 (62%)

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.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
20C 40T @ 2.80 GHz
15439 (100%)

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 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz
378 (100%)
Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
20C 40T @ 3.70 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 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 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
20C 40T @ 3.70 GHz
161 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
28C 56T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
20C 40T @ 2.80 GHz
3069 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Gold 6138
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. AMD EPYC 7742Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 AMD EPYC 7742 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
2. Intel Xeon Platinum 8280AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
3. Intel Xeon Gold 6258RIntel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Gold 6258R vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
4. Intel Xeon Platinum 8280Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L
5. Intel Xeon Platinum 8180Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
6. Intel Core i9-7940XIntel Xeon Gold 6138 Intel Core i9-7940X vs Intel Xeon Gold 6138
7. Intel Xeon Platinum 8280AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
8. Intel Xeon Gold 6138Intel Xeon Gold 6144 Intel Xeon Gold 6138 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6144
9. Intel Xeon Gold 6138Intel Core i5-7287U Intel Xeon Gold 6138 vs Intel Core i5-7287U
10. Intel Xeon Platinum 8268Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8280


back to index