Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y vs Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y and Intel Xeon w7-2475X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y

Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y

CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
838860.8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
1062745.9x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 15% lower typical power consumption: 195 Watt vs 225 Watt
Around 29% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 71416 vs 55249

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	14 Dec 2023 vs 15 Feb 2023
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	37.5 MB (shared) vs 37.5MB
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	195 Watt vs 225 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	71416 vs 55249

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 16
8 more threads: 40 vs 32
Around 23% higher clock speed: 4.8 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
Around 25% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 19% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3714 vs 3128

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	20 vs 16
Number of threads	40 vs 32
Maximum frequency	4.8 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
L1 cache	80K (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3714 vs 3128

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w7-2475X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3128

3714

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

71416

55249

Name	Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y	Intel Xeon w7-2475X
PassMark - Single thread mark	3128	3714
PassMark - CPU mark	71416	55249

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y	Intel Xeon w7-2475X
Essentials
Launch date	14 Dec 2023	15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$1517	$1789
Place in performance rating	104	96
Performance
Base frequency	2.8 GHz	2.6 GHz
Die size	2x 763 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	37.5 MB (shared)	37.5MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	82°C	76°C
Maximum core temperature	99°C
Maximum frequency	3.9 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of cores	16	20
Number of threads	32	40
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	4677	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	195 Watt	225 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)