Xeon Gold 6262
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Xeon Gold 6262

Intel

PassMark

21,823

2015-01-01
135 Watt

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Xeon Gold 6262 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA 3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,823 points. Launch price was $800.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon Gold 6262 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080p
low142 FPS
medium121 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra80 FPS
1440p
low61 FPS
medium54 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra26 FPS
4k
low31 FPS
medium28 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low189 FPS
medium169 FPS
high146 FPS
ultra120 FPS
1440p
low164 FPS
medium150 FPS
high130 FPS
ultra106 FPS
4k
low107 FPS
medium98 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra70 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p
low235 FPS
medium211 FPS
high180 FPS
ultra132 FPS
1440p
low199 FPS
medium179 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra114 FPS
4k
low127 FPS
medium113 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra75 FPS
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

1080p
low277 FPS
medium242 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra173 FPS
1440p
low243 FPS
medium219 FPS
high196 FPS
ultra150 FPS
4k
low170 FPS
medium154 FPS
high131 FPS
ultra106 FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

1080p
low306 FPS
medium268 FPS
high238 FPS
ultra183 FPS
1440p
low286 FPS
medium247 FPS
high220 FPS
ultra175 FPS
4k
low237 FPS
medium205 FPS
high179 FPS
ultra140 FPS
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low546 FPS
medium546 FPS
high511 FPS
ultra442 FPS
1440p
low546 FPS
medium457 FPS
high413 FPS
ultra357 FPS
4k
low408 FPS
medium317 FPS
high283 FPS
ultra226 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

1080p
low100 FPS
medium84 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra50 FPS
1440p
low69 FPS
medium57 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4k
low26 FPS
medium23 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

1080p
low534 FPS
medium467 FPS
high452 FPS
ultra361 FPS
1440p
low451 FPS
medium408 FPS
high381 FPS
ultra303 FPS
4k
low185 FPS
medium166 FPS
high153 FPS
ultra130 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low195 FPS
medium158 FPS
high128 FPS
ultra100 FPS
1440p
low157 FPS
medium123 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra76 FPS
4k
low72 FPS
medium60 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra38 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon Gold 6262 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6262 is a 24-core / 48-thread processor, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.6 GHz from a base frequency of 1.9 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 33 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 21,823, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon Gold 6262
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units24C / 48T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost3.6 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency1.9 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores33 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)91 °C
64-bit SupportNo
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score21,823
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6262 fits into the LGA 3647 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2400 memory.

SpecificationXeon Gold 6262
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA 3647
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-2400
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon Gold 6262 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 135 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon Gold 6262
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload135 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)91 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #693 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon Gold 6262
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#693
Release DateLaunch date2015-01-01
Release Year2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

5 specs

Typeserver
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$800
Release Date2015-01-01
Performance Ranking Position693

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores24
Threads48
L3 Cache33 MB
Max Frequency3.6 GHz
64-Bit Support-
Base Frequency1.9 GHz
Process Technology14 nm
Max Core Temperature91 °C
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

3 specs

SocketLGA 3647
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)135 Watt

Memory

4 specs

RAM TypesDDR4-2400
Memory Channels6
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity1 TB

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