Intel Xeon w9-3475X | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon w9-3475X or Intel Xeon Gold 6256 - 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 w9-3475X has 36 cores with 72 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 4096 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Intel Xeon w9-3475X was released in Q1/2023. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Xeon W-3400 (8) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Sapphire Rapids-WS | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon W-3375 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon w9-3475X has 36 CPU cores and can calculate 72 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w9-3475X is 2.20 GHz (4.80 GHz) while the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is at 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon w9-3475X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
36 | Cores | 12 |
72 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon w9-3475X can use up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 307.2 GB/s. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 140.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon w9-3475X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
DDR5-4800 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
307.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
82.50 MB | L3 Cache | 33.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
112 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
441.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon w9-3475X is 300 W, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has a TDP of 205 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon w9-3475X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
300 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 205 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
360 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 76 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon w9-3475X is manufactured in 10 nm and has 82.50 MB cache. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 33.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon w9-3475X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
10 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, AMX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
LGA 4677 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
3739 $ | Release price | 3900 $ |
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Intel Xeon w9-3475X
36C 72T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon w9-3475X
36C 72T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon w9-3475X
36C 72T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon w9-3475X
36C 72T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon w9-3475X
36C 72T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon w9-3475X | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
Unknown | Unknown |