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Overview

The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon Gold 6122 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon Gold 6122 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6122 is a 20-core / 40-thread processor, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.7 GHz from a base frequency of 1.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 28 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 23,781, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon Gold 6122
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	20C / 40T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.8 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	28 MB
64-bit Support	No
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	23,781

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6122 fits into the LGA3647 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2400 memory.

Specification	Xeon Gold 6122
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA3647
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-2400

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon Gold 6122 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 120 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon Gold 6122
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	120 Watt

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #621 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon Gold 6122
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#621
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2018
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel