Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L

About processor

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L processor is a powerhouse when it comes to server performance. With a total of 28 cores and 56 threads, this processor is designed to handle the most demanding workloads with ease. The 14nm technology ensures efficient power usage, while the high TDP of 205W allows for sustained performance under heavy loads. In terms of real-world performance, the Geekbench 6 scores for the Xeon Platinum 8280L are impressive, with a single-core score of 1095 and a multi-core score of 6477. This means that the processor excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications, making it versatile for a wide range of server tasks. The Cascade Lake X architecture further enhances the performance and reliability of this processor, making it a top choice for businesses and data centers that require uncompromising performance and stability. Overall, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L processor stands out as a top-of-the-line option for server environments, delivering exceptional performance and efficiency for the most demanding workloads. With its high core count, impressive benchmarks, and advanced architecture, it's clear that this processor is a powerhouse in the world of server CPUs.

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.
8280L
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
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.
4.5 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
906
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
21976

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 5 Multi Core
22482 +2.3%
22241 +1.2%
21557 -1.9%