Intel Xeon Gold 6434 processor review

Intel Xeon Gold 6434

Xeon Gold 6434 processor released by Intel; release date: 10 Jan 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $2607.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 8, threads - 16. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.1 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 2 MB (per core), L3 - 22.5 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: 4677. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 195 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
3423
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
48025
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 3423
PassMark - CPU mark 48025

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Launch date 10 Jan 2023
Launch price (MSRP) $2607
Place in performance rating 167

Performance

Base frequency 3.7 GHz
L1 cache 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache 2 MB (per core)
L3 cache 22.5 MB
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 64°C
Maximum frequency 4.1 GHz
Number of cores 8
Number of threads 16
Unlocked

Memory

ECC memory support
Supported memory types DDR5

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 2
Sockets supported 4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 195 Watt

Peripherals

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