Xeon Gold 6246

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6246

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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 6246 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,334 Rank: 592
Rank Name Score Visual
588 Xeon E5-1630 v4 5,340
+0.1%
589 Core i7-7820HK 5,338
+0.1%
590 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,336
+0%
591 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,336
+0%
592 Xeon Gold 6246 5,334
593 Pentium Gold G7400T 5,333
+-0%
594 FX-8350 5,330
-0.1%
595 EPYC 7302 5,329
-0.1%
596 Core i5-8600T 5,326
-0.1%
597 Ryzen 5 1600 5,325
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6246 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,953 Rank: 670
Rank Name Score Visual
666 Core i5-8305G 4,957
+0.1%
667 Core i7-1185G7E 4,956
+0.1%
668 Core i7-5850HQ 4,954
+0%
669 Ryzen 3 7330U 4,954
+0%
670 Xeon Gold 6246 4,953
671 Core i5-6350HQ 4,953
+0%
672 Ryzen 3 3100 4,953
+0%
673 Xeon E3-1245 v3 4,952
+-0%
674 Core i3-6320 4,951
+-0%
675 Core i7-4820K 4,951
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6246 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,588 Rank: 491
Rank Name Score Visual
487 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,598
+0.2%
488 Xeon W-2125 5,595
+0.1%
489 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,593
+0.1%
490 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,589
+0%
491 Xeon Gold 6246 5,588
492 Xeon Platinum 8351N 5,588
+0%
493 Core i3-7100 5,585
-0.1%
494 Core i7-10870H 5,584
-0.1%
495 Core i7-5930K 5,583
-0.1%
496 Core i5-8350U 5,581
-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 6246 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,292 Rank: 231
Rank Name Score Visual
227 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,301
+0.2%
228 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,300
+0.2%
229 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,299
+0.1%
230 Xeon Gold 6146 5,294
+0%
231 Xeon Gold 6246 5,292
232 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,290
+-0%
233 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,286
-0.1%
234 Xeon W-2175 5,285
-0.1%
235 Xeon W-2170B 5,285
-0.1%
236 Xeon Gold 6132 5,285
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6246 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,373 Rank: 246
Rank Name Score Visual
242 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,381
+0.1%
243 Core i9-10850K 5,379
+0.1%
244 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,376
+0.1%
245 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,375
+0%
246 Xeon Gold 6246 5,373
247 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,370
-0.1%
248 Xeon Gold 6132 5,369
-0.1%
249 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,369
-0.1%
250 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,366
-0.1%
251 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,366
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6246 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,365 Rank: 222
Rank Name Score Visual
218 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,374
+0.2%
219 EPYC 7401P 5,372
+0.1%
220 Xeon Gold 6130 5,370
+0.1%
221 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,370
+0.1%
222 Xeon Gold 6246 5,365
223 Core i9-9820X 5,363
+-0%
224 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,362
-0.1%
225 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,361
-0.1%
226 Xeon W-2155 5,356
-0.2%
227 Core i9-7900X 5,356
-0.2%

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Xeon Gold 6246 Details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246 represents a key member of Intel's Cascade Lake SP family, designed for high-performance server environments where reliability, scalability, and computational throughput are paramount. Released in the mid-2010s, the processor is now considered a mature platform, though its capabilities still hold relevance in enterprise and data center workloads. As of early 2026, it remains competitive in specific server-class benchmarks, particularly in multithreaded applications, but has been surpassed by newer generations in single-core performance and modern instruction set support.

Built on Intel’s 14 nm process and based on the Cascade Lake microarchitecture, the Xeon Gold 6246 delivers a balanced combination of core count and clock speed. It features 12 physical cores and 24 threads thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), making it well-suited for virtualization, database operations, and high-throughput computing. The base frequency of 3.3 GHz is complemented by a turbo frequency of up to 4.2 GHz, enabling efficient handling of burst workloads. With a TDP of 165 W and a socketed design using LGA-3647, the chip is optimized for server-grade platforms such as the Purley platform, which supports up to four processors.

Memory architecture plays a crucial role in the Xeon Gold 6246’s performance. It supports up to 1,048,576 MiB of DDR4-2933 memory across six channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 131.13 GiB/s. This is complemented by a robust cache hierarchy, including 0.75 MiB of L1 cache (split between 0.375 MiB for data and 0.375 MiB for instructions), 12 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 24.75 MiB of L3 cache shared across all cores. These features help reduce latency and improve performance in data-intensive applications.

The Xeon Gold 6246 also integrates a wide range of enterprise-grade technologies, including Intel’s AVX-512 instruction set, which enhances performance in scientific computing, machine learning, and financial modeling. Other key features include Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization support, ECC memory, and Intel Speed Shift Technology for dynamic frequency scaling. The processor also supports advanced security features such as Intel Trusted Execution Technology and Secure Key.

In benchmark evaluations, the Xeon Gold 6246 achieves an overall PassMark score of 5334, ranking #592 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5588 places it at #491, while its multicore performance reaches a score of 4953, ranking #670. These results indicate that while the CPU is capable in multithreaded tasks, its single-core performance is somewhat limited compared to modern consumer and server processors. It performs well against older Xeon models like the E5-2686 v4 and E5-2697 v4, but falls behind newer high-end Xeons and AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.

Overall, the Xeon Gold 6246 remains a viable option for mid-tier server deployments requiring strong multithreaded performance, memory bandwidth, and enterprise reliability. However, its age and lack of cutting-edge features such as newer instruction sets or advanced AI acceleration limit its appeal in future-facing data center environments. For organizations maintaining legacy infrastructure or running workloads that benefit from SMT and high memory capacity, the Xeon Gold 6246 continues to deliver solid value.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6246
Family: Xeon
Series: 6200
Model Number: 6246
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (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: 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: DDR4-2933
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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