Intel Xeon Gold 5420+

Intel Xeon Gold 5420+

About processor

The Intel Xeon Gold 5420+ processor is a powerhouse designed for server use. With a total of 28 cores and 56 threads, this processor offers incredible multitasking capabilities and can handle demanding workloads with ease. The 10nm technology ensures efficient performance and low power consumption, making it a great choice for data centers and other server applications. The base frequency of 2 GHz provides a solid foundation for everyday tasks, while the max turbo frequency of 4.1 GHz allows for blazing fast performance when needed. The ample 52.5MB of L3 cache ensures smooth data access and quick processing of large datasets. With a TDP of 205W, it's important to ensure proper cooling and power management, but the performance benefits outweigh the higher power consumption. Overall, the Intel Xeon Gold 5420+ is a top-of-the-line processor for server applications, offering unparalleled multitasking capabilities, high core and thread counts, and impressive clock speeds. Whether for data center use, virtualization, or other server tasks, this processor is a solid choice for those needing uncompromising performance.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
January 2023
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.
Xeon Gold 5420+
Code Name
Sapphire Rapids
Foundry
Intel
Generation
Xeon Gold (Sapphire Rapids-SP)

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).
28
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
56
Performance-core Base Frequency
2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
4.1 GHz
L1 Cache
80K per core
L2 Cache
2MB per core
L3 Cache
52.5MB
Bus Frequency
100MHz
Multiplier
20.0
Unlocked Multiplier
No
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 4677
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.
10 nm
TDP
205 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
84 °C
PCIe Version
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PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
5

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.
DDR5-4400
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
8
ECC Memory Support
Yes

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A

Miscellaneous

PCIe Lanes
80

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
1355
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
34777
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
3418
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
57593

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 5 Single Core
1479 +9.2%
1417 +4.6%
1306 -3.6%
1266 -6.6%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
86607 +149%
36476 +4.9%
19393 -44.2%
16064 -53.8%
Passmark CPU Single Core
3591 +5.1%
3501 +2.4%
3274 -4.2%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
81404 +41.3%
50344 -12.6%
45766 -20.5%