Intel Xeon Gold 6538N processor review

Intel Xeon Gold 6538N

Xeon Gold 6538N processor released by Intel; release date: 14 Dec 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $3351.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 32, threads - 64. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.1 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 95°C. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 2 MB (per core), L3 - 60 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: 4677. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 205 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
1725
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
44895
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1725
PassMark - CPU mark 44895

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Launch date 14 Dec 2023
Launch price (MSRP) $3351
Place in performance rating 786

Performance

Base frequency 2.1 GHz
Die size 2x 763 mm²
L1 cache 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache 2 MB (per core)
L3 cache 60 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 85°C
Maximum core temperature 95°C
Maximum frequency 4.1 GHz
Number of cores 32
Number of threads 64
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) 205 Watt

Peripherals

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