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Intel Xeon Gold 5218 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-05-10

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 is a 16 core processor. It can handle 32 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q2/2019. The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 is based on the 2. generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 3647. The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 scores 1,041 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 12,543 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Xeon Gold 5218
Family:	Intel Xeon Gold (163)
CPU group:	Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55)
Architecture:	Cascade Lake
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	2
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 16 CPU cores of the Intel Xeon Gold 5218 clock with 2.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	16 / 32
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	16x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (16 Cores):	2.70 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the no iGPU, the Intel Xeon Gold 5218 has an build in graphic solution. It has -- SM processors, which have a total of -- texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 supports up to 1024 GB memory in up to 6 (Hexa Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s.

DDR4-2666	128.1 GB/s
Max. Memory:	1024 GB
Memory channels:	6 (Hexa Channel)
ECC:	Yes
PCIe:	3.0 x 48
PCIe Bandwidth:	47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 has a TDP of 125 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	125 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 has a 22.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 3647
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	22.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release date:	Q2/2019
Release price:	1275 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Xeon Gold 5218
16C 32T @ 2.30 GHz (3.90 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Xeon Gold 5218 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

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.


	Intel Core i5-8400 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	1322
	Intel Core i3-6320 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	1311
	Intel Core i5-10500T 6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz	1311
	Intel Xeon Gold 5218 16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz	1308
	Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	1308
	Intel Core i5-7600 4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	1307
	Intel Xeon E3-1271 v3 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	1307

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	8947
	Intel Core i5-12500T 6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz	8911
	Intel Xeon E-2356G 6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz	8864
	Intel Xeon Gold 5218 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	8856
	Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4 20C 40T @ 2.80 GHz	8824
	Intel Core i5-12400 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	8820
	AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	8816

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 Gold 6140 18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz	1043
	Intel Xeon Gold 6148 20C 40T @ 3.70 GHz	1043
	Intel Xeon Gold 6154 18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz	1042
	Intel Xeon Gold 5218 16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz	1041
	Intel Xeon Gold 5217 8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz	1041
	Intel Xeon E3-1270 v3 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	1041
	Intel Xeon E3-1275 v3 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	1041

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 Gold 6130T 16C 32T @ 2.60 GHz	12633
	Intel Core i5-14400 10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	12551
	Intel Core i5-14400F 10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	12551
	Intel Xeon Gold 5218 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	12543
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	12458
	AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz	12454
	Intel Xeon Silver 4216 16C 32T @ 2.30 GHz	12286

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 Gold 6132 14C 28T @ 2.90 GHz	22754
	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	22674
	Intel Core i9-10900X 10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz	22510
	Intel Xeon Gold 5218 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	22369
	Intel Xeon Gold 6136 12C 24T @ 3.30 GHz	22355
	Intel Xeon Gold 6144 8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz	22306
	AMD Ryzen 7 5700GE 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	22203

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,833 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,779 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,506 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,474 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,444 entries

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