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Intel Xeon Gold 6554S

Explore Intel Xeon Gold 6554S technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.6/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Xeon Gold 6554S is a Server processor with 36 cores and 72 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 61242 and a single-thread rating of 2528. Its stated TDP is 270 W.

CPU Mark61,242
2 samples
Single Thread2,528
Overall rank#175
of 6,054
Reference price$2,836.25

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
8.6Excellent

Intel Xeon Gold 6554S is a Server processor with 36 cores and 72 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 61242 and a single-thread rating of 2528. Its stated TDP is 270 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Gold 6554S is a Server released in 2025. Recorded specifications include 36 cores and 72 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 270 W reference TDP, a 61,242 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 61,242 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,528 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. The 270 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 6554S specifications?

The main recorded details are 36 cores and 72 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 270 W reference TDP, a 61,242 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Gold 6554S 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 6554S?

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 6554S use?

The recorded reference TDP is 270 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 654Intel61,557 points
02Intel Xeon w7-3465XIntel61,466 points
03Intel Xeon Gold 6554SThis CPU61,242 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 5520+Intel61,227 points
05AMD EPYC 7543AMD60,960 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 654Intel3,786 points
02Intel Xeon Gold 5520+Intel3,216 points
03Intel Xeon w7-3465XIntel3,163 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 6554SThis CPU2,528 points
05AMD EPYC 7543AMD2,340 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon 654Intel307.8 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon Gold 5520+Intel298.7 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 7543AMD254.0 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon Gold 6554SThis CPU226.8 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon w7-3465XIntel204.9 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
918,474.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
52,256.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
74,418.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
573.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
176,834.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
212,353.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
8,155.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
109,243.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2025
SocketLGA4677
Cores / threads36 / 72
Base clock2.20 GHz
Max turbo4.00 GHz
TDP270 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR5
Memory typeDDR5
Official speed—
Maximum capacity4096 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I36 x 32 KB
L1D36 x 48 KB
L236 x 2048 KB
L3180 MB