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Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz

Explore Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.1/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz is a Server processor with 26 cores and 52 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 32835 and a single-thread rating of 2019. Its stated TDP is 185 W.

CPU Mark32,835
1 samples
Single Thread2,019
Overall rank#497
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.1Very good

Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz is a Server processor with 26 cores and 52 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 32835 and a single-thread rating of 2019. Its stated TDP is 185 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz is a Server released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 26 cores and 52 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 185 W reference TDP, a 32,835 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 32,835 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,019 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA3647. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 185 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 26 cores and 52 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 185 W reference TDP, a 32,835 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz?

Start with LGA3647 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 185 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHzThis CPU32,835 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 6326 @ 2.90GHzIntel32,829 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

04Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHzThis CPU2,019 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03Intel Xeon Gold 6278C @ 2.60GHzThis CPU177.5 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
624,338.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
11,675.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
47,066.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
118.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
95,315.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
151,043.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,512.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
82,280.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2021
SocketLGA3647
Cores / threads26 / 52
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP185 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.