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Overview

The Xeon Gold 6252 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,148 points. Launch price was $3,655.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon Gold 6252 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon Gold 6252 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6252 is a 24-core / 48-thread processor based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.7 GHz from a base frequency of 2.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 35.75 MB of L3 cache, plus 24 MB of L2 cache and 1.5 MB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 27,148, placing it in the High-End performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon Gold 6252
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	24C / 48T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.1 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	35.75 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	24 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	1.5 MB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	4 × 8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	86 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	27,148

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6252 fits into the LGA3647 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2933 memory.

Specification	Xeon Gold 6252
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SeriesProduct family	Intel Xeon Gold
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA3647
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-2933
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	4 (Multiprocessor)

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon Gold 6252 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 150 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon Gold 6252
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	150 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	86 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #514 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon Gold 6252
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$3,655
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#514
Release DateLaunch date	2 April 2019 (6 years ago)
Release Year	2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel