Intel Xeon Gold 6538N processor review

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

4865

1725

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

157672

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	766
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)