Xeon Gold 6146

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6146

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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 6146 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,115 Rank: 209
Rank Name Score Visual
205 Xeon E-2236 6,131
+0.3%
206 Ryzen 7 5700 6,130
+0.2%
207 Core i9-7900X 6,117
+0%
208 Ryzen 9 6900HX 6,117
+0%
209 Xeon Gold 6146 6,115
210 Xeon Platinum 8180M 6,112
+-0%
211 Xeon Gold 6150 6,112
+-0%
212 Core i9-10900KF 6,108
-0.1%
213 Ryzen 7 7840U 6,108
-0.1%
214 Xeon Platinum 8268 6,097
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6146 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,525 Rank: 152
Rank Name Score Visual
148 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,542
+0.3%
149 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,539
+0.2%
150 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,534
+0.1%
151 EPYC 7542 6,530
+0.1%
152 Xeon Gold 6146 6,525
153 EPYC 7F52 6,520
-0.1%
154 Xeon E5-2699 v4 6,519
-0.1%
155 Xeon Platinum 8160 6,513
-0.2%
156 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,513
-0.2%
157 Ryzen 7 7745HX 6,507
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6146 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,841 Rank: 336
Rank Name Score Visual
332 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,847
+0.1%
333 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 5,846
+0.1%
334 Xeon w3-2423 5,845
+0.1%
335 Pentium Gold G4600 5,844
+0.1%
336 Xeon Gold 6146 5,841
337 Core i5-1235U 5,840
+-0%
338 Xeon W-2145 5,838
-0.1%
339 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,836
-0.1%
340 Core i9-10900E 5,835
-0.1%
341 Ryzen 5 3600 5,834
-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 6146 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,294 Rank: 230
Rank Name Score Visual
226 Xeon W-3235 5,311
+0.3%
227 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,301
+0.1%
228 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,300
+0.1%
229 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,299
+0.1%
230 Xeon Gold 6146 5,294
231 Xeon Gold 6246 5,292
+-0%
232 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,290
-0.1%
233 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,286
-0.2%
234 Xeon W-2175 5,285
-0.2%
235 Xeon W-2170B 5,285
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6146 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,317 Rank: 274
Rank Name Score Visual
270 Xeon W-1370 5,327
+0.2%
271 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,326
+0.2%
272 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,323
+0.1%
273 Xeon D-2183IT 5,319
+0%
274 Xeon Gold 6146 5,317
275 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 5,312
-0.1%
276 Xeon Gold 6136 5,308
-0.2%
277 Xeon Silver 4310 5,304
-0.2%
278 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,296
-0.4%
279 Ryzen 7 2700X 5,291
-0.5%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6146 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,496 Rank: 190
Rank Name Score Visual
186 Core i9-12900 5,507
+0.2%
187 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,502
+0.1%
188 Xeon w3-2435 5,501
+0.1%
189 Ryzen 9 3900 5,498
+0%
190 Xeon Gold 6146 5,496
191 Core i9-9920X 5,493
-0.1%
192 Xeon Gold 6138 5,479
-0.3%
193 Ryzen 5 7600 5,474
-0.4%
194 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,472
-0.4%
195 Ryzen 9 7940HS 5,467
-0.5%

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Xeon Gold 6146 Details

Designed for demanding server workloads, the Intel Xeon Gold 6146 is a high-performance processor built on the Skylake-SP microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process. Released as part of Intel's Purley platform, it targets enterprise environments requiring robust multi-threaded performance and support for ECC memory. As of March 2026, this processor is considered an older generation part, but it remains relevant in data center and virtualization applications due to its strong multicore capabilities and extensive feature set.

The Xeon Gold 6146 features 12 cores and 24 threads, enabled by Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing efficient handling of parallel tasks. It operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and can boost up to 4.2 GHz on a single core, with a TDP of 165 W, making it suitable for high-density server deployments. The processor supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 119.21 GiB/s. It includes a substantial cache hierarchy: 0.75 MiB of L1 cache, 12 MiB of L2 cache, and 24.75 MiB of L3 cache, enhancing data access speeds for intensive applications.

Intel has equipped the Xeon Gold 6146 with a broad range of enterprise-grade technologies, including AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel Speed Shift, Turbo Boost 2.0, and Intel vPro. It supports virtualization with VT-x and VT-d, as well as trusted execution via TXT, making it ideal for secure, scalable environments. The chip also includes Extended Page Tables (EPT) for efficient virtual machine management and Intel's Transactional Synchronization Extensions (TSX) for improved database and transaction processing.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6146 achieves an overall score of 6,115, ranking #209 among 2,060 processors, with a single-core score of 5,841 (#336) and a multicore score of 6,525 (#152). While it lags behind the top-tier CPUs in the 10,000+ score range—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K—it holds its own against many mainstream and mid-range server processors. Its multicore performance is particularly strong, outperforming several Xeon Platinum and E5 models, though it trails behind newer generation chips from AMD and Intel.

The Xeon Gold 6146 is best suited for data center servers, cloud computing platforms, and virtualization environments where consistent multi-threaded performance and reliability are critical. While not a top performer in single-threaded tasks, its balance of core count, memory bandwidth, and enterprise features makes it a reliable choice for legacy and mid-tier server workloads. Despite its age, it continues to serve as a solid foundation in environments that prioritize stability over cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6146

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6146
Family: Xeon
Series: 6100
Model Number: 6146
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (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: 165 W
Release Price: $3,286.00

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: 24.75 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 MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl Run Sure Node Ctrlr
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