Xeon Gold 5218 vs Xeon Gold 5218T
Xeon Gold 5218
Xeon Gold 5218T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5218
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5218T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($500) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,349) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+172%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($500) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,349) |
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 5218 and Xeon Gold 5218T
Xeon Gold 5218
The Xeon Gold 5218 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 21,586 points. Launch price was $1,273.
Xeon Gold 5218T
The Xeon Gold 5218T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 21,433 points. Launch price was $1,561.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 5218 and Xeon Gold 5218T share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5218 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5218T — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5218 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5218 scores 21,586 against the Xeon Gold 5218T's 21,433 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5218. Both processors carry 22 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+10% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 21,586 | 21,433 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5218) / not specified (Xeon Gold 5218T).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5218 launched at $1273 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5218T debuted at $1572. At current prices ($500 vs $1349), the Xeon Gold 5218 is $849 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5218 delivers 43.2 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5218T — making the Xeon Gold 5218 the 92.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1273-19% | $1572 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-63% | $1349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.2+172% | 15.9 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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