Intel Xeon Gold — Scalable CPUs for Dual-Socket Servers
Intel Xeon Gold is the volume tier of the Xeon Scalable family — the 5100/6100 series (Skylake-SP, 1st gen) and 5200/6200 series (Cascade Lake-SP, 2nd gen) that drive most Dell 14th-generation PowerEdge and HPE Gen10 servers in service today. PC Server & Parts stocks tested data-center pulls across the range: recent inventory spans the Intel Xeon Gold 5118, 5217, 5218 and 5222 through the 6126, 6128, 6132, 6134, 6144, 6150, 6154, 6226 and 6246, with 3rd-gen Gold 6300 (Ice Lake) parts rotating through as well. Every CPU is verified in same-generation hardware before listing. Stock turns over weekly — if the SKU your build calls for (a Gold 6140 or 6242, say) is not listed below, email us and we will source it.
Which Servers Take Xeon Gold
- Dell PowerEdge 14th gen: R640, R740, R740xd, T440/T640 — 5100/6100 out of the box, 5200/6200 after a BIOS update.
- HPE ProLiant Gen10: DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, DL560 Gen10 — same two-generation rule.
- Scalable workstations: Dell Precision T7920 and HP Z8 G4 run the same LGA 3647 Gold CPUs.
- Socket & memory: LGA 3647, six-channel DDR4 ECC — 2666 MT/s on 1st gen, 2933 MT/s on 2nd gen.
Match the upgrade with DDR4 server memory and a heatsink for any newly populated socket. Browse all CPUs & Processors, or step down a tier to Intel Xeon Silver for lighter workloads.
Why Buy Xeon Gold from PCSP
- Tested before listing: every CPU runs a full check in a same-generation server — cores, clocks, memory controller, UPI links.
- Matched pairs: 2x and 4x listings are same-stepping sets for multi-socket boards.
- 90-day returns: DOA or non-conforming parts come back at our expense.
- Fast shipping: in-stock processors ship the same business day when ordered before 1:00 pm EST.
Quick Answers: Intel Xeon Gold
What is the difference between Xeon Gold and Xeon Silver?
Gold parts offer higher core counts and clocks, faster memory (2666–2933 MT/s vs 2400), more UPI links between sockets, and the 6100/6200 series supports four-socket systems. Silver is the value tier for lighter dual-socket workloads — see our Xeon Silver processors if that fits better.
Will a 2nd-gen Gold 6200 CPU work in my 1st-gen Scalable server?
In almost every mainstream platform, yes — Dell 14th-gen PowerEdge and HPE Gen10 use the same LGA 3647 socket for both generations and accept 5200/6200-series CPUs after a BIOS/firmware update. Update firmware first, then swap; memory ceiling rises to 2933 MT/s with a 2nd-gen part installed.
Are used Xeon Gold CPUs covered by a warranty?
Loose processors follow our 90-day parts return policy: dead-on-arrival or non-conforming CPUs come back for a full refund with PCSP covering return shipping on defective items. Every unit is tested in real hardware before it ships — processors do not wear out the way drives or fans do.
