Intel Xeon Gold 6530 vs Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Gold 6530 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 6530

Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Gold 6530

CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
12 more cores, run more applications at once: 32 vs 20
24 more threads: 64 vs 40
Around 60% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
1677721.6x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
4534382.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 57% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 85966 vs 54769

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	14 Dec 2023 vs 15 Feb 2023
Number of cores	32 vs 20
Number of threads	64 vs 40
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	160 MB (shared) vs 37.5MB
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	85966 vs 54769

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w7-2475X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 20% higher clock speed: 4.8 GHz vs 4 GHz
Around 20% lower typical power consumption: 225 Watt vs 270 Watt
Around 35% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3688 vs 2738

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.8 GHz vs 4 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	225 Watt vs 270 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3688 vs 2738

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Gold 6530
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w7-2475X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2738

3688

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

85966

54769

Name	Intel Xeon Gold 6530	Intel Xeon w7-2475X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2738	3688
PassMark - CPU mark	85966	54769

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Gold 6530	Intel Xeon w7-2475X
Essentials
Launch date	14 Dec 2023	15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$2128	$1789
Place in performance rating	96	101
Performance
Base frequency	2.1 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	160 MB (shared)	37.5MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	74°C	76°C
Maximum core temperature	91°C
Maximum frequency	4 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of cores	32	20
Number of threads	64	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)	270 Watt	225 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)