Intel Xeon Gold 6421N processor review

Intel Xeon Gold 6421N

Xeon Gold 6421N processor released by Intel; release date: 10 Jan 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $2368.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 32, threads - 64. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.6 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80K (per core), L2 - 2MB (per core), L3 - 60MB.

Supported memory types: DDR5-4400 MHz, Eight-channel.

Supported socket types: 4677. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 185 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4760
2978
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
154674
58797
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 2978
PassMark - CPU mark 58797

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Launch date 10 Jan 2023
Launch price (MSRP) $2368
Place in performance rating 146

Performance

Base frequency 1800 MHz
L1 cache 80K (per core)
L2 cache 2MB (per core)
L3 cache 60MB
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 85°C
Maximum frequency 3.6 GHz
Number of cores 32
Number of threads 64
Unlocked

Memory

ECC memory support
Supported memory types DDR5-4400 MHz, Eight-channel

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Sockets supported 4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 185 Watt

Peripherals

PCIe configurations Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)