Xeon Gold 6240

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6240

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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 6240 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,365 Rank: 578
Rank Name Score Visual
574 Core i5-5675C 5,372
+0.1%
575 Pentium Gold G5620 5,371
+0.1%
576 Core i7-4790T 5,371
+0.1%
577 Core i3-7320 5,366
+0%
578 Xeon Gold 6240 5,365
579 Xeon E3-1241 v3 5,365
+0%
580 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 5,362
-0.1%
581 Core i3-9300 5,358
-0.1%
582 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,355
-0.2%
583 Xeon E3-1275 v5 5,350
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6240 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,449 Rank: 415
Rank Name Score Visual
411 Core i7-10700 5,462
+0.2%
412 Xeon E5-2648L v4 5,458
+0.2%
413 Xeon W-2140B 5,453
+0.1%
414 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,452
+0.1%
415 Xeon Gold 6240 5,449
416 Core i7-6700K 5,447
+-0%
417 Core i7-9700KF 5,445
-0.1%
418 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,440
-0.2%
419 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,432
-0.3%
420 Xeon Gold 5115 5,428
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6240 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,309 Rank: 719
Rank Name Score Visual
715 Ryzen 5 2400G 5,313
+0.1%
716 Intel Core i7-4750HQ 5,313
+0.1%
717 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 5,311
+0%
718 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,310
+0%
719 Xeon Gold 6240 5,309
720 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,308
+-0%
721 Ryzen 3 3300U 5,306
-0.1%
722 Ryzen 3 1300X 5,303
-0.1%
723 Xeon E-2176M 5,302
-0.1%
724 Core i5-9400H 5,301
-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 6240 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,472 Rank: 186
Rank Name Score Visual
182 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,491
+0.3%
183 Xeon Gold 6230 5,484
+0.2%
184 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,482
+0.2%
185 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,476
+0.1%
186 Xeon Gold 6240 5,472
187 Core i9-7960X 5,470
+-0%
188 Xeon W-2191B 5,468
-0.1%
189 Core i9-9940X 5,466
-0.1%
190 Core i9-10940X 5,463
-0.2%
191 Core i9-13900H 5,463
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6240 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,572 Rank: 190
Rank Name Score Visual
186 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,585
+0.2%
187 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,584
+0.2%
188 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,582
+0.2%
189 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,575
+0.1%
190 Xeon Gold 6240 5,572
191 Ryzen 7 8845HS 5,544
-0.5%
192 EPYC 7272 5,543
-0.5%
193 Ryzen AI 9 365 5,540
-0.6%
194 Ryzen 7 7840HS 5,536
-0.6%
195 Core i9-7940X 5,532
-0.7%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6240 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,695 Rank: 141
Rank Name Score Visual
137 Core i9-13900E 5,724
+0.5%
138 Ryzen 9 3950X 5,723
+0.5%
139 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 5,708
+0.2%
140 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 5,701
+0.1%
141 Xeon Gold 6240 5,695
142 EPYC 7282 5,692
-0.1%
143 Xeon Gold 6154 5,679
-0.3%
144 Xeon Gold 6230 5,663
-0.6%
145 Ryzen 5 9600X 5,662
-0.6%
146 Xeon W-3245M 5,657
-0.7%

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Xeon Gold 6240 Details

Built on Intel's Cascade Lake SP microarchitecture at 14 nm, the Xeon Gold 6240 is a server-grade processor designed for high-performance computing environments. Released in 2018, it has been a staple in enterprise workloads for several years, though it now sits well outside the current generation of processors. Despite its age, the Xeon Gold 6240 remains a capable option for data centers and virtualized environments where reliability and multi-threaded performance are critical.

The processor features 18 cores and 36 threads, leveraging simultaneous multithreading to deliver strong performance across parallel tasks. With a base clock speed of 2.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.9 GHz, it balances efficiency and performance. The chip is manufactured using a 14 nm CMOS process and includes an L1 cache of 1.125 MiB, 18 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 24.75 MiB of L3 cache, all of which contribute to its ability to handle large datasets efficiently.

Equipped with a 150 W TDP and a socket type of LGA-3647, the Xeon Gold 6240 is designed for robust server platforms like the Purley chipset. It supports up to 1,048,576 MiB of DDR4-2933 memory across six channels, enabling a maximum memory bandwidth of 131.13 GiB/s. This makes it suitable for memory-intensive applications such as database management, virtualization, and high-performance computing.

The Xeon Gold 6240 integrates a range of advanced features, including AVX-512, Intel Deep Learning Boost, and support for ECC memory, ensuring data integrity and enhanced performance in AI and machine learning workloads. It also supports Intel vPro technology, VT-x, and VT-d, providing strong virtualization and security capabilities.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6240 achieves an overall score of 5365, ranking #578 out of 2060 processors. It scores 5449 in multicore performance, placing it at #415, and a single-core score of 5309, ranking #719. While it is outpaced by modern CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, its performance is competitive with other server-grade processors such as the Xeon W-2140B and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Gold 6240 remains a viable option for legacy server systems and workloads that prioritize stability and multi-threaded throughput over cutting-edge single-core performance. Its extensive feature set and robust memory support make it well-suited for enterprise environments where reliability and long-term support are paramount.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6240
Family: Xeon
Series: 6200
Model Number: 6240
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Cascade Lake
Core Name: Cascade Lake SP
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 85
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 4
TDP: 150 W
Release Price: $2,445.00

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: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 1,024 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 131.13 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 48
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, x8, x4

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 Secure Key SMEP AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD AVX512VNNI NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost Run Sure
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