Xeon Gold 6154

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6154

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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 6154 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,068 Rank: 226
Rank Name Score Visual
222 Xeon E-2356G 6,080
+0.2%
223 Core i9-10900 6,078
+0.2%
224 Xeon Gold 6346 6,075
+0.1%
225 Xeon W-3275M 6,070
+0%
226 Xeon Gold 6154 6,068
227 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,067
+-0%
228 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 6,065
+-0%
229 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 6,064
-0.1%
230 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 6,062
-0.1%
231 Core Ultra 7 165U 6,060
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6154 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,840 Rank: 116
Rank Name Score Visual
112 Xeon E5-2679 v4 6,874
+0.5%
113 Xeon Gold 6148 6,859
+0.3%
114 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,858
+0.3%
115 Core i9-7960X 6,857
+0.2%
116 Xeon Gold 6154 6,840
117 Core i9-13900HX 6,819
-0.3%
118 Ryzen 5 9600X 6,792
-0.7%
119 Ryzen 7 7700X 6,791
-0.7%
120 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,790
-0.7%
121 Xeon Gold 5418Y 6,786
-0.8%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6154 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,554 Rank: 510
Rank Name Score Visual
506 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 5,564
+0.2%
507 Xeon E3-1240 v5 5,561
+0.1%
508 Core i7-4790S 5,560
+0.1%
509 Xeon Platinum 8176 5,555
+0%
510 Xeon Gold 6154 5,554
511 FX-8370E 5,553
+-0%
512 Ryzen 7 4700U 5,553
+-0%
513 Ryzen 3 4300U 5,552
+-0%
514 Xeon Platinum 8180 5,551
-0.1%
515 Xeon E5-2643 v4 5,551
-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 6154 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,582 Rank: 158
Rank Name Score Visual
154 Xeon Gold 6248 5,597
+0.3%
155 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,597
+0.3%
156 EPYC 7371 5,591
+0.2%
157 Xeon Gold 6148 5,584
+0%
158 Xeon Gold 6154 5,582
159 Core i9-12900E 5,581
+-0%
160 Core i9-9960X 5,580
+-0%
161 Core i9-7980XE 5,570
-0.2%
162 Core i5-13500 5,569
-0.2%
163 Xeon W-3245M 5,567
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6154 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,726 Rank: 156
Rank Name Score Visual
152 Xeon Gold 6252 5,742
+0.3%
153 Ryzen 9 5900 5,742
+0.3%
154 Xeon Gold 6248 5,729
+0.1%
155 Xeon Gold 6148 5,729
+0.1%
156 Xeon Gold 6154 5,726
157 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,723
-0.1%
158 Xeon W-3245M 5,720
-0.1%
159 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,720
-0.1%
160 Core i9-9990XE 5,715
-0.2%
161 Core i9-12900 5,693
-0.6%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6154 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,679 Rank: 143
Rank Name Score Visual
139 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 5,708
+0.5%
140 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 5,701
+0.4%
141 Xeon Gold 6240 5,695
+0.3%
142 EPYC 7282 5,692
+0.2%
143 Xeon Gold 6154 5,679
144 Xeon Gold 6230 5,663
-0.3%
145 Ryzen 5 9600X 5,662
-0.3%
146 Xeon W-3245M 5,657
-0.4%
147 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 5,657
-0.4%
148 Core i9-9990XE 5,655
-0.4%

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Xeon Gold 6154 Details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6154 ranks #226 overall in the Passmark benchmarking suite, a position that places it well below the top-tier processors of 2026 but still within the upper echelon of server-grade CPUs. With a single-core score of 5554 and a multicore score of 6840, the processor demonstrates a performance profile that is strong in multi-threaded workloads but limited in raw single-threaded capability. It trails the leading Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX by significant margins—over 3,000 points in multicore and nearly 3,200 in single-core—but holds its own against other Xeon Gold models like the 6148 and 6146. This suggests that while the 6154 is no longer competitive in the modern high-performance landscape, it remains a viable option in environments where multi-core throughput and ECC memory are prioritized over raw speed.

Launched in July 2017, the Xeon Gold 6154 is built on Intel's Skylake-SP architecture and manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It features 18 cores and 36 threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, operating at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and capable of boosting to 3.7 GHz under load. The processor supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 119.21 GiB/s. Its 24.75 MiB of L3 cache and 18 MiB of L2 cache contribute to efficient data handling, while the 1.125 MiB of L1 cache ensures fast access for frequently used instructions. Despite its age, the 6154 remains a high-end server CPU, supported by features like Intel VT-x, VT-d, and ECC memory, which are essential for enterprise workloads.

The Xeon Gold 6154 lacks integrated graphics, making it reliant on a discrete GPU for any visual output. It is designed for multi-socket configurations, with support for up to four processors in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) setup. This makes it ideal for data centers, virtualization platforms, and scientific computing environments where scalability and reliability are more critical than single-thread performance. The processor also includes advanced instruction sets such as AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512, which accelerate vectorized operations in applications like machine learning and encryption. Additionally, it supports Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep and Turbo Boost technologies, allowing for dynamic frequency adjustments based on workload demands.

While the Xeon Gold 6154's performance is now outpaced by modern CPUs, its TDP of 200 W and 8 billion transistors reflect the power efficiency trade-offs of its era. Its primary advantage lies in its robust feature set and long-term support, making it a stable choice for legacy server infrastructure. As of March 2026, the processor is best suited for businesses maintaining older server systems or those requiring the specific combination of high core count, ECC memory, and multi-socket scalability. For new deployments, however, more recent Xeon or Ryzen Threadripper PRO models offer substantially better performance and energy efficiency.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6154
Family: Xeon
Series: 6100
Model Number: 6154
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (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: 200 W
Release Price: $3,543.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1152 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 18 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

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