Xeon Gold 6254

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6254

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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 6254 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,885 Rank: 286
Rank Name Score Visual
282 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,899
+0.2%
283 Xeon E-2224G 5,898
+0.2%
284 Xeon Gold 6134M 5,889
+0.1%
285 Ryzen 3 7440U 5,886
+0%
286 Xeon Gold 6254 5,885
287 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,882
-0.1%
288 Xeon W-1290E 5,882
-0.1%
289 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,877
-0.1%
290 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,874
-0.2%
291 Core i9-9980HK 5,873
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6254 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,280 Rank: 192
Rank Name Score Visual
188 Xeon w5-2445 6,291
+0.2%
189 Xeon E5-2699A v4 6,290
+0.2%
190 Core i9-13900E 6,283
+0%
191 Core i9-12900T 6,281
+0%
192 Xeon Gold 6254 6,280
193 Ryzen 9 8945HS 6,277
+-0%
194 Xeon Gold 6130T 6,275
-0.1%
195 Ryzen 5 7500F 6,272
-0.1%
196 Xeon Gold 6252 6,271
-0.1%
197 Core i9-7920X 6,257
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6254 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,622 Rank: 475
Rank Name Score Visual
471 Core i7-5820K 5,627
+0.1%
472 Core i7-8850H 5,626
+0.1%
473 Core i7-4790T 5,624
+0%
474 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,624
+0%
475 Xeon Gold 6254 5,622
476 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,622
+0%
477 Xeon E3-1276 v3 5,616
-0.1%
478 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,614
-0.1%
479 Core i5-7440EQ 5,611
-0.2%
480 Xeon W-3223 5,606
-0.3%

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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 6254 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,708 Rank: 134
Rank Name Score Visual
130 Core i9-12900 5,766
+1%
131 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,758
+0.9%
132 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,749
+0.7%
133 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,715
+0.1%
134 Xeon Gold 6254 5,708
135 Ryzen 7 7700X 5,705
-0.1%
136 EPYC 7551 5,704
-0.1%
137 Ryzen 7 7700 5,704
-0.1%
138 Ryzen 5 9600X 5,697
-0.2%
139 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 5,691
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6254 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,837 Rank: 133
Rank Name Score Visual
129 Ryzen 9 3900X 5,872
+0.6%
130 Core i9-9980XE 5,869
+0.5%
131 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,853
+0.3%
132 EPYC 7351P 5,852
+0.3%
133 Xeon Gold 6254 5,837
134 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,817
-0.3%
135 Core i9-12900F 5,811
-0.4%
136 Xeon W-3245 5,803
-0.6%
137 Xeon w5-2455X 5,799
-0.7%
138 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 5,786
-0.9%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6254 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,012 Rank: 102
Rank Name Score Visual
98 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 6,025
+0.2%
99 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,019
+0.1%
100 EPYC 7551P 6,018
+0.1%
101 Xeon Platinum 8270 6,012
+0%
102 Xeon Gold 6254 6,012
103 Core i9-14900F 6,012
+0%
104 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,008
-0.1%
105 Xeon w5-2455X 5,984
-0.5%
106 Xeon w5-3425 5,971
-0.7%
107 Xeon W-3265M 5,966
-0.8%

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Xeon Gold 6254 Details

Ranked #286 in overall performance among 2060 processors, the Intel Xeon Gold 6254 delivers a balanced blend of single-core and multi-core capabilities, making it a compelling choice for server environments where both responsiveness and throughput matter. Its single-core score of 5622 places it firmly in the mid-tier of modern processors, outperforming older Xeon models like the E5-2696 v3 and i7-4790T, yet falling short of today's top-tier consumer CPUs such as the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D. This positions the Xeon Gold 6254 as a workhorse rather than a flagship, ideal for workloads that benefit from consistent performance across many threads without requiring extreme peak single-thread efficiency.

At the heart of the Xeon Gold 6254 lies Intel’s Cascade Lake SP microarchitecture, built on a 14 nm process node and featuring 18 cores with 36 threads via Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT). The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and can boost up to 4.0 GHz on a single core, supported by a 200 W TDP and a robust L3 cache of 24.75 MiB, which is shared across all cores. This cache hierarchy—comprising 0.563 MiB of L1 data and instruction caches, 18 MiB of L2 cache, and the large L3—ensures efficient data access for multi-threaded applications. The CPU supports up to 1,048,576 MiB of DDR4-2933 memory across six channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 131.13 GiB/s, a critical advantage in memory-intensive server workloads.

The Xeon Gold 6254 is equipped with a comprehensive suite of enterprise-grade technologies, including support for AVX-512, AES-NI, and Intel Deep Learning Boost, making it well-suited for virtualization, AI inference, and high-performance computing tasks. It also includes ECC memory support, Intel vPro, and Intel VT-x/VT-d virtualization technologies, enhancing security, manageability, and system stability. These features, combined with its 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes, make it a versatile option for data center deployments requiring expandability and reliability.

While the processor does not include integrated graphics, its focus is squarely on compute performance. In multicore benchmarks, the Xeon Gold 6254 scores 6280, ranking #192 out of 2060, placing it ahead of many high-end desktop processors like the Ryzen 9 8945HS and the Xeon Gold 6130T, but trailing behind more powerful server-grade CPUs such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Xeon w9-3495X. Its overall performance score of 5885 reflects a machine that excels in multi-threaded environments but is outpaced by newer architectures and higher-core-count processors.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Gold 6254 remains relevant in the server market due to its strong multi-threaded performance and enterprise features, though it is no longer a top-tier performer in the latest benchmark rankings. It is best suited for mid-tier server applications, virtualization platforms, and workstations requiring sustained multi-core throughput, rather than for high-end gaming or single-threaded tasks. Its price of $3803, while steep, reflects its positioning as a high-end server processor with robust scalability and reliability features.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6254

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6254
Family: Xeon
Series: 6200
Model Number: 6254
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (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: 200 W
Release Price: $3,803.00

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