Xeon Gold 5118

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 5118

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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 5118 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,301 Rank: 620
Rank Name Score Visual
616 Core i3-7100 5,304
+0.1%
617 Core i7-4790 5,303
+0%
618 Core i7-8650U 5,302
+0%
619 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,301
+0%
620 Xeon Gold 5118 5,301
621 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,299
+-0%
622 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 5,298
-0.1%
623 Core i7-9750H 5,298
-0.1%
624 Xeon E5-2628L v4 5,287
-0.3%
625 Core i7-6920HQ 5,286
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 5118 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,531 Rank: 388
Rank Name Score Visual
384 Xeon W-2145 5,538
+0.1%
385 Xeon D-1557 5,538
+0.1%
386 Core i9-10900T 5,537
+0.1%
387 Core i7-8700 5,532
+0%
388 Xeon Gold 5118 5,531
389 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,530
+-0%
390 Xeon Gold 5120 5,529
+-0%
391 Ryzen 9 4900HS 5,526
-0.1%
392 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,522
-0.2%
393 Xeon E-2146G 5,520
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 5118 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,147 Rank: 852
Rank Name Score Visual
848 Core i7-6498DU 5,156
+0.2%
849 Ryzen 3 7320U 5,156
+0.2%
850 Core i7-4770HQ 5,150
+0.1%
851 Pentium 6805 5,150
+0.1%
852 Xeon Gold 5118 5,147
853 Ryzen 7 2700U 5,145
+-0%
854 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,145
+-0%
855 Core i7-3770 5,143
-0.1%
856 Core i7-5650U 5,141
-0.1%
857 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 5,140
-0.1%

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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 5118 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,060 Rank: 343
Rank Name Score Visual
339 Xeon W-3225 5,064
+0.1%
340 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,063
+0.1%
341 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,062
+0%
342 Core i7-9800X 5,060
+0%
343 Xeon Gold 5118 5,060
344 Ryzen 5 3600 5,059
+-0%
345 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,059
+-0%
346 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,057
-0.1%
347 Xeon W-1350P 5,056
-0.1%
348 Xeon W-2145 5,053
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5118 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,103 Rank: 370
Rank Name Score Visual
366 Xeon E-2378 5,109
+0.1%
367 Xeon E-2278G 5,106
+0.1%
368 Xeon E-2356G 5,106
+0.1%
369 Core i9-11900T 5,104
+0%
370 Xeon Gold 5118 5,103
371 Xeon W-2140B 5,101
+-0%
372 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,100
-0.1%
373 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,099
-0.1%
374 Core i7-7820X 5,096
-0.1%
375 Xeon Silver 4214 5,095
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5118 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,146 Rank: 319
Rank Name Score Visual
315 Xeon E-2388G 5,150
+0.1%
316 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,150
+0.1%
317 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,147
+0%
318 EPYC 7232P 5,146
+0%
319 Xeon Gold 5118 5,146
320 Core i9-11900F 5,141
-0.1%
321 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,139
-0.1%
322 Core i7-10700KF 5,139
-0.1%
323 Core i7-10700K 5,136
-0.2%
324 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,132
-0.3%

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Xeon Gold 5118 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon Gold 5118 remains a relevant server-grade processor, though it is now considered a legacy part due to its release more than four years ago. Built on the Skylake-SP microarchitecture at a 14 nm process, this 12-core, 24-thread CPU targets enterprise and data center environments where reliability and ECC memory support are critical. With a base clock of 2.3 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz, the chip delivers consistent performance across multi-threaded workloads, particularly in virtualization, database operations, and cloud computing. It supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2400 memory across six channels, providing a maximum memory bandwidth of 107.3 GB/s, which is sufficient for most server applications of its era.

The Xeon Gold 5118 operates at a 105 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for its class, and it is designed for the FCLGA-3647 socket used in Intel's Purley platform. This processor includes advanced features such as AVX-512, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, enabling acceleration for encryption, vectorized computing, and virtualization tasks. It also supports Intel's vPro technology, which enhances manageability and security for enterprise deployments. The inclusion of ECC memory support and advanced error correction ensures data integrity in mission-critical systems.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 5118 achieves an Overall Score of 5301, placing it at #619 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5147 (#852) and a Multicore Score of 5531 (#388). These results indicate that while it is not competitive with modern high-end CPUs, it holds its own against many mid-tier server and workstation processors. Its multicore performance is particularly strong, outperforming several consumer-grade Intel and AMD CPUs, including the Core i7-8700 and Ryzen 9 4900HS. However, in single-core tasks, it lags behind contemporary offerings like the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D, highlighting its focus on parallel processing rather than raw single-threaded speed.

Despite its age, the Xeon Gold 5118 remains a viable option for businesses needing a reliable, scalable server processor with strong multi-threaded capabilities and robust feature support. It is well-suited for legacy server environments, small to medium data centers, and virtualization platforms where cost-effective performance is essential. While newer processors offer superior performance and efficiency, the 5118 continues to serve as a dependable workhorse in the server market.
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Intel Xeon Gold 5118

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 5118
Family: Xeon
Series: 5100
Model Number: 5118
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (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: 105 W
Release Price: $1,273.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 768 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 12 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 16.5 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

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