Xeon Gold 5115

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 5115

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon Gold 5115 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,177 Rank: 727
Rank Name Score Visual
723 Core i5-1035G4 5,183
+0.1%
724 Xeon E-2176M 5,181
+0.1%
725 Xeon E3-1230 v3 5,180
+0.1%
726 Core i5-1035G7 5,177
+0%
727 Xeon Gold 5115 5,177
728 Xeon E3-1275 v6 5,172
-0.1%
729 Core i5-7360U 5,172
-0.1%
730 Xeon E3-1220 v5 5,171
-0.1%
731 Core i7 X 000 5,168
-0.2%
732 Core i3-1115G4 5,167
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 5115 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,428 Rank: 420
Rank Name Score Visual
416 Core i7-6700K 5,447
+0.4%
417 Core i7-9700KF 5,445
+0.3%
418 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,440
+0.2%
419 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,432
+0.1%
420 Xeon Gold 5115 5,428
421 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,427
+-0%
422 Core i7-5960X 5,427
+-0%
423 Core Ultra 5 134U 5,427
+-0%
424 Ryzen 5 3600 5,421
-0.1%
425 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 5,419
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 5115 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,009 Rank: 937
Rank Name Score Visual
933 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,016
+0.1%
934 Xeon D-1548 5,013
+0.1%
935 Core i5-4440 5,012
+0.1%
936 Xeon Silver 4110 5,009
+0%
937 Xeon Gold 5115 5,009
938 Xeon Silver 4112 5,004
-0.1%
939 Core i5-7Y54 5,003
-0.1%
940 EPYC 7351P 5,003
-0.1%
941 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,002
-0.1%
942 Core i5-3570 4,997
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5115 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,986 Rank: 392
Rank Name Score Visual
388 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,993
+0.1%
389 Xeon Silver 4116T 4,992
+0.1%
390 Xeon Silver 4116 4,991
+0.1%
391 Core 7 150U 4,991
+0.1%
392 Xeon Gold 5115 4,986
393 Ryzen 7 4800H 4,986
+0%
394 Ryzen 7 4800HS 4,985
+-0%
395 Core Ultra 5 134U 4,984
+-0%
396 Xeon E5-1680 v4 4,983
-0.1%
397 Xeon E5-2650L v4 4,982
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5115 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,034 Rank: 409
Rank Name Score Visual
405 Ryzen 5 2600 5,039
+0.1%
406 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,036
+0%
407 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,036
+0%
408 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,036
+0%
409 Xeon Gold 5115 5,034
410 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,030
-0.1%
411 Core i9-10900T 5,029
-0.1%
412 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,029
-0.1%
413 Xeon Silver 4116 5,024
-0.2%
414 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,021
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5115 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,040 Rank: 371
Rank Name Score Visual
367 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,049
+0.2%
368 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,047
+0.1%
369 EPYC 7351 5,042
+0%
370 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,040
+0%
371 Xeon Gold 5115 5,040
372 Core i9-11900T 5,037
-0.1%
373 Xeon E-2356G 5,036
-0.1%
374 Xeon E-2278G 5,035
-0.1%
375 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,034
-0.1%
376 Core i9-9900 5,033
-0.1%

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Xeon Gold 5115 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon Gold 5115 remains a relevant server processor, particularly in environments where balanced single-threaded and multi-threaded performance are critical. Despite being based on the Skylake-SP architecture and released several years ago, the 5115 continues to hold its own in enterprise workloads due to its strong core count and support for advanced instruction sets. With a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.2 GHz, the processor delivers consistent performance across a range of applications, including virtualization, data analytics, and high-throughput computing.

The Xeon Gold 5115 is built on Intel’s 14 nm process and features 10 cores and 20 threads, enabling efficient handling of multithreaded tasks. It includes a substantial cache hierarchy: 0.313 MiB of L1 cache (split into 0.313 MiB for instruction and data), 10 MiB of L2 cache, and a 13.75 MiB L3 cache, which helps reduce latency in data-intensive scenarios. The processor supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2400 memory across six channels, providing a memory bandwidth of up to 107.3 GiB/s. This makes it suitable for memory-heavy applications such as in-memory databases and large-scale simulations.

Intel's implementation of AVX-512, AVX2, and other vector instruction sets ensures strong performance in scientific computing and machine learning workloads. Additionally, features like Intel Speed Shift, Turbo Boost 2.0, and Enhanced SpeedStep technology allow the processor to dynamically adjust power and performance based on workload demands. The 85 W TDP and LGA-3647 socket make it ideal for high-density server deployments where thermal efficiency and scalability are priorities.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 5115 achieves an overall score of 5177, placing it at #726 among 2060 processors. It scores 5428 in multicore performance, ranking #420, and 5009 in single-core performance, placing it at #936. These results place it ahead of several modern consumer-grade CPUs, including the Core i7-5960X and Ryzen 5 PRO 1600, while trailing behind more powerful server and workstation processors like the Xeon Gold 6442Y and Ryzen Threadripper PRO series. Notably, the processor's multicore score exceeds that of the Core i7-9700KF and Xeon E5-2686 v4, demonstrating its strength in parallel processing.

Despite its age, the Xeon Gold 5115 is still a viable option for businesses requiring reliable, scalable performance in a single-socket server environment. Its robust feature set, including ECC memory support, Intel VT-x, and Intel vPro, ensures enterprise-grade reliability and security. While it may not compete with the latest high-end CPUs in raw performance, its efficiency, support for modern instruction sets, and compatibility with Intel's Purley platform make it a solid choice for legacy and mid-tier server deployments.
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Intel Xeon Gold 5115

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 5115
Family: Xeon
Series: 5100
Model Number: 5115
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 4
TDP: 85 W
Release Price: $1,221.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 640 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 320.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 320.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 10 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 13.75 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 768 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 107.3 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x EPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD Flex Memory NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl FMA
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