Intel Xeon Gold 6328HL

The Intel Xeon Gold 6328HL is a 16-core, 32-thread server and workstation processor built on Intel's Cooper Lake-SP architecture. It uses the Intel Socket 4189, is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm process, and targets DDR4 memory with a six-channel interface. The database places it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of zero, meaning no aggregated performance measurement exists for this part. This analysis therefore interprets the architectural facts available, using only the data provided.

Benchmark Performance

The FACT PACK contains no individual benchmark scores and no nearest rival entries. The only quantitative performance indicators are the percentile versus all CPUs, which is 50, and the average benchmark score, which is 0. A 50th percentile placement means the chip sits exactly at the median of the database's CPU population — half of all listed processors rank above it and half below. That is a neutral positional statement, not a verdict on capability. The zero average benchmark score indicates that no benchmark run has been aggregated for this part, so there is no measured data to compare against any rival. Consequently, performance analysis must be inferred from the specification sheet: 16 cores, 32 threads, a 2.80 GHz base clock, and a 4.30 GHz boost clock.

Because the nearestRivals array is empty, no deltaPct values exist to quantify how far ahead or behind this processor sits relative to specific competitors. The absence of rival deltas means no percentage comparisons can be made, and any claim about beating or losing to a named chip would be unsupported by the data. What can be said is that the 16-core, 32-thread configuration is a throughput-oriented design. The 22 MB of shared L3 cache, 64 KB of L1 per core, and 1 MB of L2 per core are sized to keep many threads fed simultaneously. The six-channel DDR4 memory bus with 140.8 GB/s of bandwidth is another indicator of a part built for data-heavy parallel work rather than single-thread responsiveness. In short, the data shows a mid-pack global position with no measured benchmark results, so any performance expectation must come from the architecture itself.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The 6328HL pairs 16 physical cores with 32 threads, a configuration that heavily favors parallel workloads. Its boost clock of 4.30 GHz is high for a server part, suggesting reasonable single-thread responsiveness when only one or two cores are active. The base clock of 2.80 GHz represents the sustained all-core figure, which is what matters under full load. The cache hierarchy is explicitly designed for multi-core scaling: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 22 MB L3. These capacities are typical of a chip that expects many threads to be running simultaneously, each needing fast access to local data.

The six-channel DDR4 memory interface with 140.8 GB/s of bandwidth is the key enabler for multi-threaded workloads. Applications that stream large datasets — database queries, scientific simulations, virtualization hosts — will saturate memory bandwidth long before they saturate core count. The 4.30 GHz boost does give the part headroom for lightly threaded tasks like administrative scripts or single-threaded database operations, but the design intent is clearly throughput-oriented. The FACT PACK provides no single-thread or multi-thread benchmark splits, so the exact ratio cannot be quantified. However, the architectural evidence points to a processor that will spend most of its working life in multi-threaded territory, where 32 threads and high memory bandwidth matter more than raw single-core speed. The 50th percentile global ranking does not differentiate between these two behaviors, so it should not be read as a single-thread or multi-thread score.

Who Should Consider It

The market segment is explicitly Server/Workstation, and the feature set reinforces that positioning. ECC memory support is present, which is essential for long-running servers where memory corruption cannot be tolerated. Six-channel DDR4 memory is a workstation and server trait; consumer platforms typically use two channels. The 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only) allow for multiple accelerators, NVMe drives, or network cards, making the part suitable for systems that need substantial I/O expansion. The processor has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory — fine for servers and workstations, irrelevant for typical desktop builds.

The 50th percentile ranking across all CPUs suggests a mid-pack position in the database's overall population, but that population includes consumer parts with far fewer cores. For workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth — virtualization, database serving, scientific computing, content rendering — the 16-core, 32-thread layout is appropriate. The 22 MB shared L3 cache and 140.8 GB/s memory bandwidth support these workloads. For pure gaming or light office use, the lack of integrated graphics and the server socket make it a poor fit; the database shows no gaming data for this part. The production status is Active, meaning it is still a current part as of the release date of 2021-04-05, so it remains available for new server builds. The locked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked is false) means it is not intended for overclocking, which is consistent with a server part where stability and predictable power draw are priorities.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals array in the FACT PACK is empty. There are no rival names, scores, or deltaPct values to reference. Therefore, no direct percentage comparisons can be made against competing processors. The only positional data is the global percentile of 50, which places it at the median of all CPUs in the database. Without rival entries, this section cannot quantify how far ahead or behind it sits relative to specific alternatives. What can be said is that within the Cooper Lake-SP generation, it is a 16-core Gold part, and the Xeon Gold branding indicates a mid-to-high server tier. The absence of rival data means any claims about beating or losing to a specific competitor would be unsupported, and this analysis will not fabricate such comparisons. The average benchmark score of zero further confirms that no measured performance data exists to rank it against any other processor in the database. The only honest statement is that the chip occupies the median position globally, with no rival-specific deltas available.

Power and Thermals

The TDP is 165 W. That is the thermal design power, and it dictates the cooling solution. A 165 W server processor requires a cooler capable of dissipating that heat continuously, especially in a rack server environment with sustained all-core loads. The socket is Intel Socket 4189, which is a server socket with its own cooler mounting standard; consumer coolers will not fit. The process node is 14 nm from Intel's own foundry, which is an older node compared to newer processes, so heat density is a consideration. The multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false), so overclocking is not an option; the TDP reflects the stock operating envelope. The active production status means the part is still manufactured. For thermal management, a high-end server-grade air cooler or a server chassis with strong airflow is implied by the 165 W TDP. No cooling numbers beyond the TDP are provided in the FACT PACK, so the analysis stops at the TDP class. The 14 nm process node and 165 W TDP together suggest that the chip will produce significant heat under full load, and the cooling solution must be chosen accordingly. The six-channel memory interface and 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes also contribute to the overall system power draw, but those are not part of the processor's TDP.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon Gold 6328HL have?

A: It has 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The base clock is 2.80 GHz and the boost clock is 4.30 GHz.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory is supported.

Q: What memory type and channel configuration does it use?

A: It uses DDR4 memory with a six-channel bus, providing 140.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What socket does it use?

A: It uses the Intel Socket 4189.

Q: Is the processor unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false).

Q: What is the TDP?

A: The TDP is 165 W.

Q: When was it released?

A: The release date is 2021-04-05.

Q: What is its market segment?

A: Server/Workstation.

Q: Does it have integrated graphics?

A: No, there is no integrated graphics.