Xeon Gold 6526Y vs Core i5-14600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
25.39
Xeon Gold 6526Y
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 195 Watt
29.76
+17.2%

Xeon Gold 6526Y outperforms i5-14600K by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking174133
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation46.20no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameRaptor LakeEmerald Rapids
Release date17 October 2023 (less than a year ago)1 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319no data
Current price$511 (1.6x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache20 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB37.5 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm22x 763 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C82 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C82 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt195 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
SIPP+no data
StatusLaunchedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size192 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2080

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-14600K 25.39
Xeon Gold 6526Y 29.76
+17.2%

Xeon Gold 6526Y outperforms Core i5-14600K by 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-14600K 39270
Xeon Gold 6526Y 46025
+17.2%

Xeon Gold 6526Y outperforms Core i5-14600K by 17% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.39 29.76
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 20 32
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 195 Watt

The Xeon Gold 6526Y is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14600K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-14600K is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6526Y is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-14600K and Xeon Gold 6526Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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