Xeon Gold 5218 vs Xeon Gold 6130
Xeon Gold 5218
Xeon Gold 6130
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5218
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6130
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 6130
The Xeon Gold 6130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,500 points. Launch price was $1,894.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 5218 and Xeon Gold 6130 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5218 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5218 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5218 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6130 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5218 scores 21,586 against the Xeon Gold 6130's 21,500 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 5218. Both processors carry 22 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 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) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 21,586 | 21,500 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,029 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,545 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Gold 5218 versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130 — the Xeon Gold 5218 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 5218) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6130).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 768 GB+104857500% |
| 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5218) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6130). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6130 targets Server / Enterprise computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130 rivals EPYC 7301.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5218 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server / Enterprise computing |
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