Xeon Gold 5118 vs Xeon Gold 5117
Xeon Gold 5118
Xeon Gold 5117
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5118
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5118 | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5118 | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5118 and Xeon Gold 5117
Xeon Gold 5118
The Xeon Gold 5118 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,744 points. Launch price was $1,273.
Xeon Gold 5117
The Xeon Gold 5117 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,897 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5118 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5117 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon Gold 5117 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5118 versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5117 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5118 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5118 scores 16,744 against the Xeon Gold 5117's 16,897 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 5117. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5118 vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5117.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 28+17% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+15% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB | 19.25 MB+17% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 14 MB+17% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 16,744 | 16,897 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to 2400 memory speed. Both support up to 768 of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 5118) and C621 (Xeon Gold 5117).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5118 rivals EPYC 7301; Xeon Gold 5117 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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