Intel Xeon Platinum 8170
About processor
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8170 processor is a powerhouse of a CPU designed for server use. With a code name of SkyLake and built on 14nm technology, this processor boasts an impressive 26 total cores and 52 total threads, making it ideal for handling demanding workloads and multi-tasking with ease.
The 165W TDP shows that this processor is not only powerful but also energy-efficient, which is a crucial factor for server applications where power consumption can have a significant impact on operating costs.
In terms of performance, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8170 does not disappoint. It achieves a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 1172 and a Multi Core score of 5714, showcasing its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks effectively.
Overall, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8170 processor is a top-of-the-line choice for server applications that require high performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. Its impressive core and thread count, coupled with outstanding benchmark scores, make it a standout option for businesses and organizations in need of powerful server hardware.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
July 2017
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.
8170
Code Name
SkyLake
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).
26
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
52
Basic Frequency
2.10 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.
3.70 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
165 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.
DDR4-2666
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
768 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
6
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1204
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
9776
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
811
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
5276
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core