Intel Xeon Platinum 8260
About processor
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processor is a powerful and high-performance CPU designed for server applications. With its 24 cores and 48 threads, it offers exceptional multitasking capabilities and can handle demanding workloads with ease. The 14nm technology ensures efficient power usage, with a TDP of 165W.
In terms of performance, the Xeon Platinum 8260 does not disappoint. Its Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 1190 and Multi Core score of 6946 demonstrate its ability to deliver fast and responsive computing across both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. This makes it an ideal choice for data centers and enterprise computing environments where performance and reliability are paramount.
The Cascade Lake X architecture further enhances the processor's capabilities, providing support for advanced features such as hardware-based security and AI acceleration. Overall, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 is a top-of-the-line processor that delivers exceptional performance and reliability for server applications. Its combination of high core count, impressive benchmark scores, and advanced architecture make it a highly compelling choice for demanding server workloads.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Server
Launch Date
December 2018
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.
8260
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).
24
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
48
Basic Frequency
2.40 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
L3 Cache
35.75 MB
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.
DDR4-2933
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 6
Single Core
Score
1459
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
11150
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
864
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
12427
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2315
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
33970
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core