Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
About processor
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 is a high-end server processor designed for demanding workloads and complex applications. With 28 cores and 56 threads, this CPU delivers exceptional parallel processing capabilities, making it ideal for virtualization, data analytics, and AI workloads.
Built on the 14nm Cascade Lake X architecture, the Xeon Platinum 8280 offers impressive performance and efficiency. Its high TDP of 205W ensures sustained performance under heavy compute loads, while its Geekbench 6 scores of 1205 for single-core and 3316 for multi-core performance demonstrate its prowess in handling both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks.
This processor is a powerhouse for modern data centers and cloud computing environments, where scalable and reliable performance is crucial. Its advanced features such as Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology further enhance its capabilities, allowing for improved throughput and responsiveness for critical workloads.
Overall, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 is a top-tier processor that excels in handling intensive computational tasks, making it a valuable asset for enterprise-level server deployments. Its combination of high core count, advanced technology, and impressive benchmarks make it a solid choice for businesses seeking uncompromising performance and reliability from their server infrastructure.
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.
8280
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).
28
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
56
Basic Frequency
2.70 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.
4.00 GHz
L3 Cache
38.5 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
205 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
925
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
17138
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2029
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
32781
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core