Xeon Gold 6442Y

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 6442Y

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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 6442Y based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,913 Rank: 74
Rank Name Score Visual
70 EPYC 7702P 6,937
+0.3%
71 Core i9-12900 6,934
+0.3%
72 Xeon w9-3475X 6,932
+0.3%
73 Core i9-7980XE 6,923
+0.1%
74 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,913
75 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 6,897
-0.2%
76 Xeon w7-3465X 6,893
-0.3%
77 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,853
-0.9%
78 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,845
-1%
79 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,831
-1.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 6442Y based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,706 Rank: 47
Rank Name Score Visual
43 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 7,734
+0.4%
44 EPYC 7502P 7,723
+0.2%
45 Xeon w9-3475X 7,719
+0.2%
46 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 7,707
+0%
47 Xeon Gold 6442Y 7,706
48 Xeon w7-3465X 7,700
-0.1%
49 Core i9-9990XE 7,662
-0.6%
50 Ryzen 9 9900X 7,658
-0.6%
51 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 7,658
-0.6%
52 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 7,645
-0.8%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 6442Y based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,384 Rank: 143
Rank Name Score Visual
139 Ryzen 7 5800XT 6,395
+0.2%
140 Core i9-10900K 6,393
+0.1%
141 Core i9-11900 6,391
+0.1%
142 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,385
+0%
143 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,384
144 Xeon E-2146G 6,379
-0.1%
145 Xeon E-2286G 6,377
-0.1%
146 Xeon E-2324G 6,372
-0.2%
147 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 6,372
-0.2%
148 Xeon E-2336 6,371
-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 6442Y based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,999 Rank: 41
Rank Name Score Visual
37 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 7,139
+2%
38 Ryzen 9 9950X 7,131
+1.9%
39 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 7,080
+1.2%
40 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 7,002
+0%
41 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,999
42 EPYC 7F72 6,954
-0.6%
43 Xeon Gold 6430 6,945
-0.8%
44 Xeon w7-3455 6,916
-1.2%
45 Ryzen 9 7950X 6,914
-1.2%
46 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,886
-1.6%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6442Y based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,805 Rank: 55
Rank Name Score Visual
51 Xeon Gold 6430 6,901
+1.4%
52 EPYC 7402 6,890
+1.2%
53 Xeon w7-2495X 6,872
+1%
54 Xeon W-3175X 6,854
+0.7%
55 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,805
56 EPYC 7402P 6,797
-0.1%
57 Core Ultra 7 265K 6,771
-0.5%
58 Core Ultra 7 265KF 6,767
-0.6%
59 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 6,758
-0.7%
60 Xeon w7-3455 6,752
-0.8%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 6442Y based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

7,562 Rank: 27
Rank Name Score Visual
23 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 7,660
+1.3%
24 EPYC 7642 7,616
+0.7%
25 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 7,602
+0.5%
26 EPYC 7702P 7,564
+0%
27 Xeon Gold 6442Y 7,562
28 Xeon w7-3465X 7,551
-0.1%
29 Xeon W-3375 7,492
-0.9%
30 EPYC 7F72 7,482
-1.1%
31 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 7,456
-1.4%
32 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 7,308
-3.4%

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Xeon Gold 6442Y Details

Designed for high-end server and workstation environments, the Intel Xeon Gold 6442Y delivers robust multi-threaded performance ideal for data centers, virtualization, and enterprise workloads. Built on the Sapphire Rapids-SP architecture and fabricated on a 10 nm process, this processor was launched in January 2023, making it a relatively modern option for demanding computing tasks. With a 225 W TDP and a Socket 4677 package, the Xeon Gold 6442Y is engineered for systems with strong cooling and power delivery capabilities. It supports up to two CPUs in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration, enhancing scalability in multi-socket platforms.

The processor features 24 cores and 48 threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle large parallel workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and can boost up to 4.0 GHz, depending on workload and thermal conditions. The chip includes a substantial 60 MB L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and improve data throughput for memory-intensive applications. It supports DDR5 memory at up to 4800 MT/s across an eight-channel memory bus, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s. ECC memory support ensures data integrity, a critical feature for mission-critical systems.

Despite its high performance, the Xeon Gold 6442Y lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output. However, it supports advanced virtualization technologies such as Intel VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient guest virtual machine execution and direct hardware passthrough. The processor also includes support for AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instructions, which accelerate scientific computing, machine learning, and encryption tasks. Additional features like AES-NI, SHA extensions, and Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 further enhance performance and security.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 6442Y achieves an Overall Score of 6913, placing it at #74 among 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 6384 ranks it #143, while its Multicore Score of 7706 secures the #47 spot in the multicore leaderboard. The processor outperforms several high-end consumer and workstation chips, including the Core i9-9990XE and Ryzen AI Max+ 395, but trails behind top-tier options like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Xeon w9-3475X. In Passmark tests, it scores 6999 in number crunching, 6805 in data processing, and 7562 in physics compute, showcasing strong performance in mathematical and simulation workloads.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Gold 6442Y remains a compelling choice for server and workstation applications requiring high core counts, large memory bandwidth, and robust virtualization support. While its power consumption and lack of integrated graphics limit its appeal in mainstream desktops, it excels in enterprise environments where reliability, scalability, and multi-threaded performance are paramount. Its positioning near the top of the multicore list makes it a strong contender for data centers, rendering farms, and virtualized IT infrastructure.
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Intel Xeon Gold 6442Y

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 6442Y
Cores: 24
Threads: 48
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Core Name: Sapphire Rapids
Socket: Socket 4677
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 225 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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