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Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+

Explore Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+ 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

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+ is a Server processor with 32 cores and 64 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 86952 and a single-thread rating of 2598. Its stated TDP is 225 W.

CPU Mark86,952
2 samples
Single Thread2,598
Overall rank#0
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.3Very good

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+ is a Server processor with 32 cores and 64 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 86952 and a single-thread rating of 2598. Its stated TDP is 225 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+ is a Server released in 2025. Recorded specifications include 32 cores and 64 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 225 W reference TDP, a 86,952 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 86,952 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,598 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 225 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 6538Y+ specifications?

The main recorded details are 32 cores and 64 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 225 W reference TDP, a 86,952 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+ 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 6538Y+?

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 6538Y+ use?

The recorded reference TDP is 225 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.

01Intel Xeon Platinum 8488CIntel88,667 points
02Intel Xeon 6740PIntel88,061 points
03AMD EPYC 9454AMD87,961 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+This CPU86,952 points
05Intel Xeon 6780EIntel86,734 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon Platinum 8488CIntel3,113 points
02Intel Xeon 6740PIntel2,975 points
03AMD EPYC 9454AMD2,807 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+This CPU2,598 points
05Intel Xeon 6780EIntel1,923 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon Gold 6538Y+This CPU386.5 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon 6740PIntel326.2 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 9454AMD303.3 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon 6780EIntel262.8 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon Platinum 8488CIntel230.3 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
1,641,494.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
85,117.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
144,194.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
615.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
323,595.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
423,494.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
10,414.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
181,394.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2025
SocketLGA4677
Cores / threads32 / 64
Base clock2.20 GHz
Max turbo4.00 GHz
TDP225 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speedDDR5-5200
Maximum capacity4096 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I32 x 32 KB
L1D32 x 48 KB
L232 x 2048 KB
L360 MB