Xeon Gold 6426Y

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y

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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 6426Y based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,288 Rank: 155
Rank Name Score Visual
151 Core i9-7940X 6,299
+0.2%
152 Ryzen 7 5800X 6,296
+0.1%
153 Core i9-13900H 6,295
+0.1%
154 Xeon E-2386G 6,289
+0%
155 Xeon Gold 6426Y 6,288
156 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 6,284
-0.1%
157 Core Ultra 7 256V 6,281
-0.1%
158 Ryzen 9 3900XT 6,280
-0.1%
159 Core Ultra 7 258V 6,270
-0.3%
160 Core i9-9900 6,266
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6426Y based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,725 Rank: 125
Rank Name Score Visual
121 Xeon Gold 5418Y 6,786
+0.9%
122 Core i9-9940X 6,781
+0.8%
123 Core Ultra 9 285H 6,778
+0.8%
124 Core i9-10920X 6,741
+0.2%
125 Xeon Gold 6426Y 6,725
126 Core i9-12900F 6,718
-0.1%
127 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 6,715
-0.1%
128 Xeon E5-4669 v4 6,713
-0.2%
129 Xeon E5-2658 v4 6,711
-0.2%
130 Xeon Gold 6212U 6,706
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6426Y based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,997 Rank: 271
Rank Name Score Visual
267 Ryzen 7 4700G 6,005
+0.1%
268 Intel Core i7-4770R 5,999
+0%
269 Core i7-7820X 5,998
+0%
270 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,998
+0%
271 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,997
272 FX-9590 5,996
+-0%
273 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 5,994
-0.1%
274 Xeon E-2136 5,989
-0.1%
275 Core i3-8350K 5,989
-0.1%
276 Core i5-6600K 5,983
-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 6426Y based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,995 Rank: 106
Rank Name Score Visual
102 Core i9-12900KS 6,036
+0.7%
103 Xeon W-3275M 6,032
+0.6%
104 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,025
+0.5%
105 EPYC 7551P 6,004
+0.2%
106 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,995
107 EPYC 7302 5,971
-0.4%
108 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 5,961
-0.6%
109 Core i9-12900K 5,948
-0.8%
110 Xeon Platinum 8268 5,943
-0.9%
111 Core i9-12900KF 5,931
-1.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6426Y based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,853 Rank: 131
Rank Name Score Visual
127 Ryzen 9 3900XT 5,875
+0.4%
128 Core i9-10980XE 5,874
+0.4%
129 Ryzen 9 3900X 5,872
+0.3%
130 Core i9-9980XE 5,869
+0.3%
131 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,853
132 EPYC 7351P 5,852
+-0%
133 Xeon Gold 6254 5,837
-0.3%
134 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,817
-0.6%
135 Core i9-12900F 5,811
-0.7%
136 Xeon W-3245 5,803
-0.9%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6426Y based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,234 Rank: 82
Rank Name Score Visual
78 Xeon Gold 6444Y 6,324
+1.4%
79 Ryzen 9 7945HX 6,324
+1.4%
80 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,318
+1.3%
81 Ryzen 9 7900 6,287
+0.9%
82 Xeon Gold 6426Y 6,234
83 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,231
+-0%
84 Xeon W-3275 6,218
-0.3%
85 Xeon W-3275M 6,189
-0.7%
86 Xeon Platinum 8180M 6,186
-0.8%
87 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 6,183
-0.8%

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Xeon Gold 6426Y Details

Built on Intel's Sapphire Rapids-SP architecture and fabricated on a 10 nm process, the Xeon Gold 6426Y is a server and workstation processor designed for high-performance computing environments. Launched in January 2023, it remains a relevant option for enterprise workloads despite its relatively high TDP of 185 W, which demands robust cooling solutions. The processor is part of Intel's premium Xeon Gold lineup and is intended for use in multi-socket configurations, supporting up to two CPUs in symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) setups to scale system capacity. With a base clock of 2.5 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 4.1 GHz, the chip delivers strong performance under sustained workloads, particularly in data-intensive applications.

The Xeon Gold 6426Y features 16 cores and 32 threads, enabled by Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, which allows each core to handle two threads simultaneously. This configuration supports parallel processing in virtualized environments and heavy multitasking scenarios. It includes a substantial 37.5 MB L3 cache, with 0.076 MiB of L1 and 1.907 MiB of L2 cache per core, ensuring low-latency access to frequently used data. The processor uses the Socket 4677 platform and supports DDR5 memory with an eight-channel configuration, delivering a memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s and a maximum rated speed of 4800 MT/s. ECC memory support is included, which is essential for maintaining data integrity in mission-critical systems.

Despite its powerful core configuration and high clock speeds, the Xeon Gold 6426Y lacks integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is required for any graphical output. It supports a wide range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512, as well as Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which enhance performance in virtual machines and enable I/O passthrough for direct hardware access. Additional features like SHA extensions, FMA3, and Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 help optimize performance across various workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6426Y achieves an overall score of 6288, placing it at #155 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5997 (#271) and a multicore score of 6725 (#125). While its single-core performance is competitive, the multicore score demonstrates stronger scaling, indicating that the processor excels in parallel processing tasks. It outperforms many high-end consumer CPUs in multicore workloads, including the Core i9-12900F and Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, but falls behind top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Gold 6426Y remains a strong option for server and workstation applications requiring high core counts, large memory bandwidth, and ECC support. Its performance in multicore and data processing tasks makes it ideal for virtualization, scientific computing, and cloud infrastructure. However, its high power consumption and lack of integrated graphics limit its appeal for general desktop use. For organizations prioritizing scalability and reliability, the Xeon Gold 6426Y continues to be a capable and efficient solution.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6426Y
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Sapphire Rapids
Socket: Socket 4677
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 185 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d SHA AVX-512 TSX
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