Xeon Gold 6138

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6138

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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 6138 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,156 Rank: 740
Rank Name Score Visual
736 Ryzen 5 4600HS 5,164
+0.2%
737 Ryzen 3 2200G 5,162
+0.1%
738 Xeon E5-2687W v2 5,158
+0%
739 Xeon E5-2630 v3 5,157
+0%
740 Xeon Gold 6138 5,156
741 Core i5-9500T 5,155
+-0%
742 Core i7-8550U 5,153
-0.1%
743 Core i5-6350HQ 5,153
-0.1%
744 Xeon E3-1225 v3 5,151
-0.1%
745 FX-8150 5,150
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6138 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,552 Rank: 376
Rank Name Score Visual
372 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,563
+0.2%
373 Xeon E-2378 5,563
+0.2%
374 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 5,562
+0.2%
375 Ryzen 5 5600 5,556
+0.1%
376 Xeon Gold 6138 5,552
377 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,551
+-0%
378 Ryzen 5 5500 5,548
-0.1%
379 Xeon Gold 6144 5,547
-0.1%
380 Core i7-8700K 5,544
-0.1%
381 Xeon W-3235 5,543
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6138 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,892 Rank: 1015
Rank Name Score Visual
1011 Core i5-2560M 4,894
+0%
1012 Core m3-8100Y 4,894
+0%
1013 Xeon Gold 5117 4,893
+0%
1014 Core i5-3550 4,893
+0%
1015 Xeon Gold 6138 4,892
1016 Xeon D-1528 4,892
+0%
1017 Core i7-4712HQ 4,889
-0.1%
1018 A6-7470K 4,883
-0.2%
1019 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,882
-0.2%
1020 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,881
-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 6138 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,390 Rank: 210
Rank Name Score Visual
206 Xeon w3-2435 5,402
+0.2%
207 Xeon Gold 6142 5,396
+0.1%
208 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,394
+0.1%
209 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 5,392
+0%
210 Xeon Gold 6138 5,390
211 Xeon Gold 6140 5,388
+-0%
212 Ryzen 7 5700X 5,388
+-0%
213 Core Ultra 7 258V 5,387
-0.1%
214 Core i7-12700H 5,382
-0.1%
215 Ryzen 7 7840HS 5,381
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6138 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,498 Rank: 204
Rank Name Score Visual
200 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,507
+0.2%
201 Core i9-12900T 5,506
+0.1%
202 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,503
+0.1%
203 Core i9-10920X 5,501
+0.1%
204 Xeon Gold 6138 5,498
205 Core Ultra 7 255H 5,496
+-0%
206 Xeon W-3235 5,490
-0.1%
207 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,467
-0.6%
208 Core i9-9920X 5,465
-0.6%
209 Xeon W-2170B 5,454
-0.8%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6138 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,479 Rank: 192
Rank Name Score Visual
188 Xeon w3-2435 5,501
+0.4%
189 Ryzen 9 3900 5,498
+0.3%
190 Xeon Gold 6146 5,496
+0.3%
191 Core i9-9920X 5,493
+0.3%
192 Xeon Gold 6138 5,479
193 Ryzen 5 7600 5,474
-0.1%
194 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,472
-0.1%
195 Ryzen 9 7940HS 5,467
-0.2%
196 Xeon Gold 6140 5,465
-0.3%
197 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,461
-0.3%

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Xeon Gold 6138 Details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6138 stands as a robust server-grade processor, designed for high-performance workloads in enterprise environments. Released in the early 2017 timeframe, it is now considered a mature platform, but remains relevant in data centers and professional applications due to its strong multi-threaded performance. Built on Intel’s Skylake-SP microarchitecture at a 14 nm process, this 20-core, 40-thread CPU delivers a base clock of 2.0 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.7 GHz, leveraging simultaneous multithreading to enhance throughput. It operates within a 125 W TDP and is packaged in the FCLGA-3647 socket, supporting up to four processors per system with the Lewisburg chipset and Purley platform. The Xeon Gold 6138 supports DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, enabling a peak memory bandwidth of 119.21 GiB/s and accommodating up to 786 GB of ECC memory, making it ideal for memory-intensive tasks.

In terms of integrated features, the processor supports a wide array of advanced technologies, including AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel Speed Shift, Turbo Boost 2.0, and Intel vPro, providing both performance and management capabilities. The cache hierarchy consists of 0.625 MiB L1 cache per core (1.25 MiB total), 20 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 27.5 MiB L3 cache, which helps minimize latency in data-heavy workloads. It also supports up to 48 PCIe lanes, enabling robust connectivity for storage and networking components.

Performance-wise, the Xeon Gold 6138 scores 5156 overall, placing it at #740 among 2060 processors in the PassMark rankings. Its single-core score of 4892 ranks it #1015, indicating strong per-core performance, while its multicore score of 5552 lands it at #376, showcasing its strength in parallel processing. In the broader context of server CPUs, it competes closely with models like the Xeon Gold 6144 and Xeon E-2378, though it trails behind newer offerings such as the Xeon Gold 6442Y and Core Ultra 7 265K. The Xeon Gold 6138 is particularly well-suited for virtualization, database management, and scientific computing, where its high core count and memory bandwidth provide significant advantages.

As of March 2026, while newer server CPUs have emerged with higher performance and more advanced features, the Xeon Gold 6138 remains a dependable option for businesses that require reliable, scalable performance without the need for the latest silicon. Its balanced architecture, ECC memory support, and extensive feature set make it a solid choice for workloads that prioritize stability and throughput over raw single-threaded speed.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6138

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6138
Family: Xeon
Series: 6100
Model Number: 6138
Cores: 20
Threads: 40
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (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: $2,612.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1280 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 640 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 640 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 20 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 27.5 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

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 VT-d EPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl Run Sure Node Ctrlr
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