Intel Xeon Platinum 8260Y

Intel Xeon Platinum 8260Y

About processor

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260Y processor is a powerhouse designed for server use with its impressive 24 cores and 48 threads. Built on a 14nm technology platform, this processor delivers exceptional performance for demanding workloads. With a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 165W, it provides efficient power utilization while still delivering top-tier performance. In benchmark tests, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260Y excels with a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 958 and a Multi Core score of 1520. This demonstrates its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks with ease, making it an ideal choice for complex server operations. The Cascade Lake X code name signifies the advanced architecture and features present in this processor, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for demanding server applications. Whether it's running data-intensive tasks, virtualization, or high-performance computing workloads, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260Y delivers the power and efficiency needed for smooth operation. Overall, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260Y processor is a top contender for server applications, offering exceptional performance, efficiency, and scalability for the most challenging computing tasks.

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.
8260Y
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
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 5
Single Core Score
813
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
9381

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 5 Single Core
815 +0.2%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
9390 +0.1%
9374 -0.1%