Xeon Gold 6126T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6126T

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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 6126T based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,557 Rank: 444
Rank Name Score Visual
440 EPYC 7452 5,565
+0.1%
441 Core i5-1235U 5,563
+0.1%
442 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,562
+0.1%
443 Xeon W-3223 5,559
+0%
444 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,557
445 Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 5,557
+0%
446 Xeon Gold 5218 5,550
-0.1%
447 Ryzen 3 5300G 5,549
-0.1%
448 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,548
-0.2%
449 Ryzen 5 4600G 5,547
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6126T based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,504 Rank: 403
Rank Name Score Visual
399 Xeon E5-2637 v4 5,511
+0.1%
400 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,511
+0.1%
401 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,506
+0%
402 Xeon E5-2618L v4 5,505
+0%
403 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,504
404 Core i7-10700F 5,502
+-0%
405 Xeon W-3223 5,489
-0.3%
406 Core i7-9700K 5,476
-0.5%
407 Xeon D-2146NT 5,476
-0.5%
408 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,474
-0.5%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6126T based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,593 Rank: 489
Rank Name Score Visual
485 EPYC 7F52 5,599
+0.1%
486 Xeon E5-1650 v3 5,598
+0.1%
487 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,598
+0.1%
488 Xeon W-2125 5,595
+0%
489 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,593
490 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,589
-0.1%
491 Xeon Gold 6246 5,588
-0.1%
492 Xeon Platinum 8351N 5,588
-0.1%
493 Core i3-7100 5,585
-0.1%
494 Core i7-10870H 5,584
-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 6126T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,206 Rank: 270
Rank Name Score Visual
266 Core i9-10900X 5,222
+0.3%
267 Xeon W-1370 5,222
+0.3%
268 Xeon E-2388G 5,221
+0.3%
269 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 5,218
+0.2%
270 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,206
271 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,206
+0%
272 Core i9-11900 5,204
+-0%
273 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 5,203
-0.1%
274 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,202
-0.1%
275 Xeon D-2183IT 5,201
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6126T based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,269 Rank: 288
Rank Name Score Visual
284 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,281
+0.2%
285 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,278
+0.2%
286 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,273
+0.1%
287 Core i9-7900X 5,272
+0.1%
288 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,269
289 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,269
+0%
290 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,269
+0%
291 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,269
+0%
292 Ryzen 9 4900HS 5,268
+-0%
293 Core i9-11900F 5,267
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6126T based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,322 Rank: 233
Rank Name Score Visual
229 Xeon Silver 4310 5,350
+0.5%
230 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,347
+0.5%
231 EPYC 7551 5,329
+0.1%
232 Xeon Gold 6244 5,323
+0%
233 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,322
234 Ryzen AI 7 350 5,315
-0.1%
235 Ryzen 7 5700X 5,313
-0.2%
236 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,306
-0.3%
237 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,298
-0.5%
238 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,296
-0.5%

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Xeon Gold 6126T Details

Built on Intel's Skylake SP microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the Xeon Gold 6126T is a server-grade processor designed for high-performance computing environments. Released in the mid-2010s, it remains relevant in legacy server systems but is now considered outdated by modern standards, with its performance now surpassed by newer generations of both Intel and AMD processors. As of March 2026, the Xeon Gold 6126T is positioned as a mid-tier server CPU, offering a balance of core count, clock speed, and advanced instruction set support suitable for virtualization, data center workloads, and enterprise applications.

The processor features 12 cores and 24 threads, enabled by Intel’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, which allows each core to handle two threads concurrently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and can boost up to 3.7 GHz on a single core, delivering strong single-threaded performance. The L1 cache totals 0.75 MiB (0.375 MiB for instruction and 0.375 MiB for data), while the L2 cache is 12 MiB and the L3 cache reaches 19.25 MiB, providing efficient data access for multi-threaded applications. The chip is built on the FCLGA-3647 socket and supports up to 768 GiB of DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, with a peak memory bandwidth of 119.21 GiB/s.

Intel's advanced features are well-represented in the Xeon Gold 6126T, including support for AVX-512, AES-NI, and Intel’s Speed Shift and Turbo Boost 2.0 technologies. It also includes robust virtualization capabilities through Intel VT-x and VT-d, along with Intel vPro and TXT for enhanced security and manageability. ECC memory support ensures data integrity in mission-critical systems, while the 125 W TDP makes it energy-efficient for server racks with high core density.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6126T achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 5557, placing it at #444 out of 2060 processors. It scores 5593 in single-core performance (#489) and 5504 in multicore performance (#403). These results place it above many consumer-grade CPUs like the Core i7-10700F and Core i7-9700K, but below higher-end server and workstation chips such as the Xeon W-3223 and EPYC 7F52. Its single-core performance is particularly strong, outperforming several modern processors in this category, though its multicore score indicates it's no longer competitive with today’s top-tier server CPUs.

The Xeon Gold 6126T is most suitable for legacy enterprise environments, mid-tier virtualization clusters, and workloads requiring robust memory support and ECC integrity. While it lacks the raw performance of modern processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, its combination of core count, memory bandwidth, and feature set makes it a reliable choice for businesses maintaining older infrastructure. For new deployments, however, more recent server CPUs offer significantly better performance per watt and feature parity.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6126T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6126T
Family: Xeon
Series: 6100
Model Number: 6126T
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (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: 125 W
Release Price: $1,865.00

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: 19.25 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 768 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 119.21 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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