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Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y

Explore Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.3/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y is a Server processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 41900 and a single-thread rating of 2947. Its stated TDP is 195 W.

CPU Mark41,900
27 samples
Single Thread2,947
Overall rank#354
of 6,054
Reference price$1,639.67

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.3Very good

Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y is a Server processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It runs at 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 41900 and a single-thread rating of 2947. Its stated TDP is 195 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y is a Server released in 2024. Recorded specifications include 16 cores and 32 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 195 W reference TDP, a 41,900 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 41,900 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,947 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 LGA4677. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-5200. The 195 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 6526Y specifications?

The main recorded details are 16 cores and 32 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 195 W reference TDP, a 41,900 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 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 6526Y?

Start with LGA4677 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 6526Y use?

The recorded reference TDP is 195 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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD EPYC 7D12AMD42,155 points
03Intel Xeon Gold 6330 @ 2.00GHzIntel42,072 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 6526YThis CPU41,900 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon Gold 6526YThis CPU2,947 points
05AMD EPYC 7D12AMD1,843 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD EPYC 7D12AMD495.9 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon Gold 6526YThis CPU214.9 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
516,503.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
29,135.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
44,331.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
205.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
101,670.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
134,266.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
3,958.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
62,442.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2024
SocketLGA4677
Cores / threads16 / 32
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP195 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-5200
Maximum capacity4096 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I16 x 32 KB
L1D16 x 48 KB
L216 x 2048 KB
L338 MB