Intel Xeon Gold 5218B

Intel Xeon Gold 5218B

About processor

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218B is a powerful and efficient processor designed for server use. With a total of 16 cores and 32 threads, this processor offers impressive multitasking capabilities and can handle heavy workloads with ease. The Cascade Lake X architecture and 14nm technology ensure high levels of performance and reliability, making it the ideal choice for demanding server applications. One of the standout features of the Xeon Gold 5218B is its TDP of 125W, which strikes a good balance between power consumption and performance. This makes it a cost-effective solution for data centers and other server environments where energy efficiency is a priority. In terms of performance, the Xeon Gold 5218B delivers exceptional processing power, allowing for fast data analysis, virtualization, and other compute-intensive tasks. Its advanced technology and robust design make it well-suited for handling complex workloads and ensuring smooth operation under heavy use. Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 5218B is a top-of-the-line processor that offers impressive performance, energy efficiency, and reliability, making it an excellent choice for high-demand server applications. Its combination of power and efficiency makes it a valuable asset for any server environment.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
April 2019
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
5218B
Code Name
Cascade Lake X

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
16
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
32
Basic Frequency
2.30 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
3.90 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA3647
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
125 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2667
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
1 TB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
6

Miscellaneous

Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU
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A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.
Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
675
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
5055

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 5 Single Core
674 -0.1%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
5065 +0.2%
5064 +0.2%
5050 -0.1%
5046 -0.2%