Xeon Gold 6242

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6242

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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 6242 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,503 Rank: 479
Rank Name Score Visual
475 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,505
+0%
476 FX-9590 5,505
+0%
477 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,504
+0%
478 Core i7-6785R 5,504
+0%
479 Xeon Gold 6242 5,503
480 Xeon E3-1285 v6 5,502
+-0%
481 Xeon Gold 6230 5,502
+-0%
482 Xeon Gold 6244 5,499
-0.1%
483 Core i7-8706G 5,499
-0.1%
484 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,496
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6242 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,647 Rank: 339
Rank Name Score Visual
335 Core i9-9980HK 5,653
+0.1%
336 Core i7-10700KF 5,652
+0.1%
337 EPYC 7601 5,651
+0.1%
338 EPYC 7501 5,650
+0.1%
339 Xeon Gold 6242 5,647
340 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,645
+-0%
341 Xeon W-1350P 5,643
-0.1%
342 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,634
-0.2%
343 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,629
-0.3%
344 Xeon Gold 6126 5,621
-0.5%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6242 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,407 Rank: 634
Rank Name Score Visual
630 Core i7-8550U 5,414
+0.1%
631 Core i3-4340 5,411
+0.1%
632 Xeon Gold 6130 5,409
+0%
633 Core i7-6820HK 5,409
+0%
634 Xeon Gold 6242 5,407
635 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 5,405
+-0%
636 Core i5-6500 5,405
+-0%
637 Xeon Gold 6148 5,404
-0.1%
638 Core i5-1035G1 5,401
-0.1%
639 EPYC 7702P 5,401
-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 6242 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,405 Rank: 205
Rank Name Score Visual
201 Xeon Silver 4410Y 5,407
+0%
202 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,407
+0%
203 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,406
+0%
204 EPYC 7272 5,405
+0%
205 Xeon Gold 6242 5,405
206 Xeon w3-2435 5,402
-0.1%
207 Xeon Gold 6142 5,396
-0.2%
208 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,394
-0.2%
209 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 5,392
-0.2%
210 Xeon Gold 6138 5,390
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6242 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,519 Rank: 197
Rank Name Score Visual
193 Ryzen AI 9 365 5,540
+0.4%
194 Ryzen 7 7840HS 5,536
+0.3%
195 Core i9-7940X 5,532
+0.2%
196 Xeon Gold 6140 5,528
+0.2%
197 Xeon Gold 6242 5,519
198 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,518
+-0%
199 Xeon Gold 6142 5,511
-0.1%
200 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,507
-0.2%
201 Core i9-12900T 5,506
-0.2%
202 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,503
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6242 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,517 Rank: 183
Rank Name Score Visual
179 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 5,532
+0.3%
180 EPYC 7272 5,531
+0.3%
181 Xeon E5-2699A v4 5,525
+0.1%
182 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,523
+0.1%
183 Xeon Gold 6242 5,517
184 EPYC 7351P 5,517
+0%
185 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,510
-0.1%
186 Core i9-12900 5,507
-0.2%
187 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,502
-0.3%
188 Xeon w3-2435 5,501
-0.3%

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Xeon Gold 6242 Details

Built on Intel's Cascade Lake microarchitecture at 14 nm, the Xeon Gold 6242 represents a server-grade processor designed for high-performance workloads in data centers and enterprise environments. Released several years ago, it remains a capable option for legacy server platforms that rely on the LGA-3647 socket and Purley platform, though its performance now places it firmly in the mid-tier segment of modern server CPUs. Despite its age, the processor maintains relevance due to its robust feature set and strong multithreaded capabilities, particularly in applications that leverage AVX-512 and ECC memory support.

The Xeon Gold 6242 features 16 cores and 32 threads, enabled by Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle a wide range of parallel workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and can boost up to 3.9 GHz when conditions allow, making it suitable for both sustained workloads and burst performance scenarios. The processor is equipped with a total of 40 MiB of cache—1 MiB of L1, 16 MiB of L2, and 22 MiB of L3—providing fast access to frequently used data and enhancing overall system responsiveness.

Intel designed the Xeon Gold 6242 for server environments, evident in its 150 W TDP and support for up to 1,048,576 MiB of DDR4-2933 memory across six channels. This high memory bandwidth, reaching 131.13 GiB/s, enables it to manage large datasets and memory-intensive applications such as virtualization, databases, and scientific computing. The processor also supports a wide array of enterprise-grade features, including ECC memory, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, Intel Speed Shift Technology, and Intel Deep Learning Boost, making it a versatile choice for modern server deployments.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6242 achieves an Overall Score of 5,503, placing it at #479 out of 2,060 processors in the database. Its Singlecore Score of 5,407 ranks it at #634, while its Multicore Score of 5,647 lands at #339. These results indicate that the processor excels in multithreaded performance, significantly outperforming many consumer and older server CPUs in this category. However, its single-core performance lags behind the latest high-end processors, reflecting its design focus on throughput rather than raw per-core speed.

When compared to the top performers in the market, the Xeon Gold 6242 sits well below the current leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate in both single-core and multicore performance. Nevertheless, it competes closely with other Xeon Gold and Silver processors from the same generation, such as the Xeon Gold 6244 and Xeon Gold 6130, offering a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency for enterprise workloads.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Gold 6242 remains a viable option for organizations needing reliable, scalable server performance without the need for cutting-edge single-threaded speed. Its strong multicore performance, extensive memory support, and robust feature set make it well-suited for virtualization, cloud computing, and data analytics environments. While newer architectures have surpassed it in raw performance, its stability, compatibility, and enterprise-grade features ensure it continues to hold a place in legacy and mid-tier server infrastructure.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6242

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6242
Family: Xeon
Series: 6200
Model Number: 6242
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (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: $2,529.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1024 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 16 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 22 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 QAT
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