Intel xemon comparazon table: Choosing the Best Intel Xeon Processor for a Server CPU

Choosing the Best Intel Xeon Processor for a Server CPU

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Many businesses identify the critical need for a server or data center as one of their top requirements for their business to grow. This could come in the form of workstations, a data system, a website hosting platform, or any other number of uses.

Before embarking on any new server purchase, the first step is usually choosing a server CPU (Central Processing Unit) based on your tech needs. This decision is important because it impacts a critical performance element of the server and also limits how much memory the server can support.

But what are server CPUs and how do they differ from regular desktop CPUs? Your Central Processing Unit is a chipset on your Motherboard that interprets and executes instructions, processes data, and performs various tasks like running database queries, executing other programs, and processing web page requests.

How a desktop CPU differs from a commercial or enterprise-grade server CPU is important to know. The enterprise versions commonly operate at nearly 100% performance capacity all of the time and typically continue to do so for the life of the unit. Because of this, processors within servers use the very highest quality parts being manufactured at the time.In this article, we’ll outline how to choose the server CPU for your next project.

See Also: Our 5 Step Guide to Choosing the Perfect Server

Motherboard

Why is it important to know about motherboards? If the CPU is your server’s brain, the motherboard is your computer’s primary circuit board and acts as the heart and soul of your system. It houses the main tech components of your computational architecture, including your RAM (L1, L2, L3 cache), your peripheral connectors (PCIe), input/output ports, socket, and other important components.

Every computer, whether desktop or enterprise has a motherboard, and its role is to facilitate communication amongst the various components that reside within its domain; storing and retrieving data, and performing computations necessary to support the software applications.

Among the components is the CPU.

Components

Throughout this article, you will read references to a variety of critical components that make up your server, and one of the most important features is Clock Speed.

Clock Speed is measured in gigahertz (GHz) and the way to measure it is pretty simple, the higher the number, the faster the unit. Your processor will be computing calculations continuously and will process billions of bits of data per second. If you are running resource-intensive applications, you can expect very good responsiveness with higher clock speeds.

Cores

A multi-core processor is a computer processor on a single integrated circuit with two or more separate processing units called cores, each of which reads and executes program instructions. Having multiple cores speeds will increase your processing power. You may already be using an Intel core on your home computer.

The cores of the previous generation were relegated to a single core before big tech companies like Intel doubled the capacity with the dual-core (Core i3), then the quad-core (Core i5), then six-to-eight cores (Core i7) and now we have the multi-thread core (Core i9 – eighteen cores, and 35 threads).  In a multithreaded application, the threads share the resources of a single or multiple cores, which include the computing units, the CPU caches, and the translation lookaside buffer (TLB).

This is why in the past, say around the turn of the century (2000) you may recall when a program crashed, the entire computer crashed. One of the reasons was that the operating systems were less stable, but the CPU was also at fault, not having enough resources to process the information. With the processor only having a single core means that you can only run one application at a time. With multiple cores,  you can process multiple applications at a time.

Threads

If the core count is the physical number of cores on the chip itself, the thread count is the number of individual application threads that can be executed simultaneously on the CPU itself. Threads are similar to the number of cores.

A system’s cache is used by the processor to increase the speed of access to the instructions and data between the processor and the RAM.

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Intel Xeon Processors

Intel processors are the most popular on the planet, are used in both desktops and commercial grade servers and they come in a spectrum of models such as Xeon, Pentium, Core I7, Core I9, Celeron and, the x86. Each generation comes with a different name, and Intel happens to really like lakes. Some iterations are called Cascade Lake, Kaby Lake, Ice Lake, and Skylake, just to name a few.

Intel Xeon processors are currently available in a range of models and come in the following series: Xeon E, Xeon W, Xeon D and Xeon Scalable, each of which has been developed to handle varying workloads.

Intel first launched the Xeon processors in 1998 and has since become the defacto industry standard for commercial and military-grade servers, not to mention one of the most reliable series on the market.

The Xeon Scalable Processors deserve a special mention as they represent a type of architecture that provides a reduced set of computing instructions for microprocessors, allowing for faster processing and a more dispersed data load, providing optimal performance.

Intel Xeon servers are feature-rich, these machines come with high-capacity turbo speeds and a minimum of 32 GB of memory.

What is the cost?

Now that you know your requirements, you can choose your server, understanding that the Xeon processors and servers are more expensive than Core, for the most part.

The lower-speed Intel Xeon E3, for example, is a lower-speed, web server with high energy efficiency. It’s as affordable as some of the Core i5 processors, which are regular desktop-grade CPUs, and comes standard with a quad-core and advanced features. This makes it a good choice for some less resource-intensive tasks, such as media servers or e-commerce hosting, and great value for your money.

On the other end of the scale, take the Intel Xeon E5, a high-performance, multi-socket configuration support, and loaded with features. This is part of a family of mid-range commercial level x86 microprocessors.

You can check both these options on our Dedicated Server Page.

Renting a Xeon processor costs between $45/month and $320/month depending on the processor you select. Renting a processor is typically a much more economical decision for a business due to constantly improving server components and demand for server resources. Instead of buying a server CPU today and replacing it in a year or two, you can rent a server in a data center for a low monthly price and upgrade to a new server whenever your needs change.

Once you’ve ordered your new server, it’s time to set it up and secure it. Find out each of the steps we recommend you take as soon as you launch a new server.

What factors should I consider when choosing a CPU?

Step by step:

1. Review Hardware Recommendations of Software

Compile a list of the primary software applications that you plan on running on the server and review the hardware recommendations that each developer presents on their website. This will provide a good starting point and some developers will identify a recommended CPU or clock speed for the software.

If the developer doesn’t have any recommendations, use a search engine and forums to see what hardware other users are using. If you are running more than one core application, make sure that your selected CPU has the resources to run all your applications.

2. Determine Number of Concurrent Users

CPU load will vary greatly depending on the number of concurrent users on the server. While one website may run on cPanel with a single 2.0GHz core, if you plan on hosting a thousand sites on one server, you will need to extrapolate the recommended CPU requirements accordingly.

If you have many users on a server, you may find it to be more economical to split the CPU load between several servers rather than try to fit all of your users on one server.

3. Consider Future Growth

Based on your current growth rate, you may have some idea how many concurrent users will need to be accommodated by the server in 3-6 months. Make sure to choose a CPU that can handle this growth unless you plan on adding more servers in the future to handle new users. While your decision on which CPU to choose is likely one of the most important, you will also want to look at other components when considering future growth. This includes items such as graphics processor, cache requirement (the L3 cache feeds the L2 cache, which feeds the L1 cache, which feeds the processor), the level of support you will require from your solutions provider, and price.

4. Speak to An Expert

If the previous steps haven’t guided you towards a concrete CPU choice, you should consider booking a free server consultation. Our server experts help personal and business users choose the right server CPU for their needs every day. They will listen to your requirements and help you choose a server that will perform well for you based on your needs, combined with their years of experience. They will help you compare the various models within the series to ensure the right fit for you.

What is the best server CPU?

Since every project is unique, there is no one best server CPU. Review these descriptions of our popular dedicated server CPUs to find one that fits your needs and budget. Each of these systems comes with a variety of features, available with 10 Gbps Network speed in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Montreal. and all support ECC Memory.

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Intel Xeon E3 1270 V6

This 4 cores / 8 thread processor has a PassMark of 9017 with a clock speed of 3.80 GHz. It’s the perfect modern processor for server requirements that require a high clock-speed and 32 of RAM. Intel Xeon Scalable, 1S only and 10Gbps Network Speed ready.

Ideal Uses: Web Hosting,  E-Commerce Sites

Price: $129. 00

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Intel Xeon E-2246G

With 6 cores and 12 threads at 3.60 GHz, this processor delivers an impressive PassMark of 13957. It is the perfect match for even the most demanding business analytics tasks. Intel Xeon Scalable, 1S only. Also includes 64 MB, max Turbo Frequency 4.50 GHz and 10Gbps Network Speed ready.

Ideal Uses: Cloud Computing, Real-Time Analytics, and Big Data Insights

Price: $179.00

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Intel Xeon W-2145

With 8 cores and 16 threads at 3.70 GHz, this processor delivers an impressive PassMark of 18237. It is the perfect match for even the most demanding business analytics tasks. Intel Xeon Scalable, 1S only. Also includes 32 GB of RAM, max Turbo Frequency 4.50 GHz and 10Gbps Network Speed ready.

Ideal Uses: Game Servers, Machine Learning, Big Data

Price: $209.00

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AMD Ryzen 3950X

With 16 cores and 32 threads at 3. 50 GHz, this processor delivers an astounding PassMark of 39215. It is the perfect match for even the most demanding business analytics tasks. Also includes 64 GB of L3 cache, with a total of 128 GB of RAM, max Turbo Frequency 4.70 GHz and 10Gbps Network Speed ready.

Ideal Uses: Crypto, Big Data Analytics, Data Base Hosting

Price: $249

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Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4210

With 20 cores and 40 threads at 2.20 GHz, this processor delivers an impressive PassMark of 14290. It is the perfect match for even the most demanding business analytics tasks. Intel Xeon Scalable, 2S only. Also includes 64 of RAM, max Turbo Frequency 3.20 GHz  and 10Gbps Network Speed ready.

Ideal Uses: Game Servers, Machine Learning, Big Data

Price: $299

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Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4210

This dual-processor server features two 12 core processors, delivering 24 cores and 48 threads at 2. 7GHz. With a whopping PassMark of 23930, this server delivers an incredible amount of CPU power to tackle even the most challenging computational loads. These servers were popular with crypto mining due to their immense processing power.

Intel Xeon Scalable, 2S only. Also includes 64 GB of RAM and max Turbo Frequency 3.50 GHz.

Ideal Uses: Big Data, Game Servers, Web Hosting

Price: $219

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Now that you are a pro when it comes to choosing a CPU for your server, you can begin your search. Renting a server and CPU can be more economical and avoids costly updates as new and improved tech becomes available.  There is a range of CPUs to choose from based on your requirements, whether you are processing graphics at a workstation, mining crypto, or simply require a gaming system, the brand we often recommend is Intel. You can view all our dedicated server options here.

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This page allows you compare the features of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Gen Intel Xeon Processor Scalable processors (formerly codenamed «Skylake», «Cascade Lake», «Cooper Lake», «Ice Lake», and «Sapphire Rapids» processors).

Introduction

ThinkSystem servers incorporate Intel Xeon Scalable Family processors to enable critical business workloads and applications. The Intel scalable design provides significant improvement in performance, advanced reliability, scalability and hardware-enhanced security. Enhancements include higher per-core performance, greater memory bandwidth, expanded I/O, and improved security. This page allows you compare the features of the processors.

SPEC CPU results: The table includes SPEC CPU results. See the notes below the table regarding the use of this data.

To search: Enter a search term and click Search, or click Add Filter to perform more advanced searching. For information on how to view, rearrange and export the data, click the Help link.

Some of the processors include a suffix letter in the processor model number to indicate an additional feature:

• Gen 4 processors use these suffixes:
  • +: Includes 1 of each of the four accelerators: DSA, IAA, QAT, DLB
  • H: Database and Analytics workloads
  • M: Media Transcode workloads
  • N: Network/5G/Edge workloads (High TPT / Low Latency)
  • P: Cloud and IaaS workloads
  • Q: Liquid cooling
  • S: Storage & HCI workloads
  • T: Long-life Use/High Tcase
  • U: 1-socket only (some workload-specific SKUs may also be 1-socket)
  • V: Cloud and SaaS workloads
  • Y: SST-PP enabled (some workload-specific SKUs may also support SST-PP)
  • Y+: SST-PP enabled and includes 1 of each of the accelerators
• Gen 3 processors use these suffixes:
  • H: 4-Socket capable processor supporting up to 1. 125TB memory per processor
  • HL: 4-Socket capable processor supporting up to 4.5TB memory per processor
  • M: Media Processing optimized
  • N: NFV optimized
  • P: High frequency-optimized for IaaS virtualization customers
  • Q: Optimized for liquid cooling
  • S: Large (512GB) SGX Enclave size
  • T: High Tcase
  • U: Single socket
  • V: High density/low power-optimized for SaaS virtualization customers
  • Y: Speed Select
• Gen 1 & 2 processors use these suffixes:
  • F: Integrated Omni-Path Architecture (OPA) Fabric
  • L: Large memory tier (supports total memory up to 4.5TB per processor)
  • M: Medium memory tier (supports total memory up to 2TB per Gen 2 processor or 1.5TB per Gen 1 processor)
  • N: NFV optimized
  • S: Search optimized
  • T: High Tcase
  • U: Single socket
  • V: VM Density optimized
  • Y: Speed Select

Notes:

• Y suffix: Speed Select (Y suffix) processors support different core counts and corresponding core speeds.
• B suffix: B is not a feature suffix, but instead used by Intel to distinguish between the Xeon Gold 5218 and the Xeon Gold 5218B processors. These two processor models have the same core counts, frequencies, and features, however they are based on different die configurations. You should not install 5218 and 5218B processors in the same server
• R suffix: R is not a feature suffix, but instead is used to indicate the processor is one of the set of refreshed (R) second-generation processors that were announced February 2020.

 

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Searching

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1. Click the ˅ symbol in the row or column you want to filter on
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July 11, 2023

• Added the ThinkSystem SR950 V3

July 5, 2023

• Corrections for 4th Gen (Sapphire Lake) processors:
  • Maximum memory per processor is 4 TB
  • No support for Persistent Memory
• Updated all SPECcpu results data

May 2, 2023

• Added the following new server:
  • ST650 V3

January 16, 2023

• Added new fourth-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed «Sapphire Rapids»)
  • Intel Xeon Bronze 3408U 8C 125W 1. 8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4410T 10C 150W 2.7GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4416+ 20C 165W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5411N 24C 165W 1.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5412U 24C 185W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5415+ 8C 150W 2.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5416S 16C 150W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5418N 24C 165W 1.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5418Y 24C 185W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5420+ 28C 205W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6414U 32C 250W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6416H 18C 165W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6418H 24C 185W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6421N 32C 185W 1.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y 16C 185W 2.5GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6428N 32C 185W 1.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6430 32C 270W 2. 1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6434 8C 195W 3.7GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6434H 8C 195W 3.7GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6438M 32C 205W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6438N 32C 205W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 32C 205W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6442Y 24C 225W 2.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6444Y 16C 270W 3.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6448H 32C 250W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6448Y 32C 225W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6454S 32C 270W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6458Q 32C 350W 3.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8444H 16C 270W 2.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8450H 28C 250W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8452Y 36C 300W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H 32C 270W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8458P 44C 350W 2.7GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8460H 40C 330W 2. 2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8460Y+ 40C 300W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8461V 48C 300W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ 32C 300W 2.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8468 48C 350W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8468H 48C 330W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8468V 48C 330W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8470 52C 350W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8470N 52C 300W 1.7GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8470Q 52C 350W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8471N 52C 300W 1.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ 56C 350W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H 60C 350W 1.9GHz Processor
• Added new Intel Xeon processor Max Series (formerly codenamed «Sapphire Rapids HBM»)
  • Intel Xeon CPU Max 9462 32C 350W 2.7GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon CPU Max 9460 40C 350W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon CPU Max 9468 48C 350W 2. 1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon CPU Max 9470 52C 350W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 56C 350W 1.9GHz Processor
• Updated the SPECcpu data for all processors (based on SR650, SR650 V2, SR650 V3 and SR860 V2 results)
• New fields allowing you to compare the number and type of accelerators that are embedded in 4th Gen processors:
  • Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (Intel DSA)
  • Intel QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT)
  • Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (Intel DLB)
  • Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (Intel IAA)
• The following fields have been converted to numbers to allow better filtering
  • L3 Cache              
  • Core Speed Base Frequency

January 24, 2022

• Updated the SPECcpu data for all processors (based on SR650, SR650 V2 and SR860 V2 results)

May 25, 2021

• New additional third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed «Ice Lake»):
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8352M 32C 185W 2. 3GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8362 32C 265W 2.8GHz Processor

April 17, 2021

• Added Intel SGX (Software Guard Extensions) and SGX Enclave size

April 6, 2021

• Added new third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed «Ice Lake»):
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y 8C 105W 2.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4310 12C 120W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4310T 10C 105W 2.3GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4314 16C 135W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4316 20C 150W 2.3GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y 8C 140W 3.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5317 12C 150W 3.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5318N 24C 150W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5318S 24C 165W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y 24C 165W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5320 26C 185W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5320T 20C 150W 2. 3GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6312U 24C 185W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6314U 32C 205W 2.3GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6326 16C 185W 2.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6330 28C 205W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6330N 28C 165W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6334 8C 165W 3.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6336Y 24C 185W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6338 32C 205W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6338N 32C 185W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6338T 24C 165W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6342 24C 230W 2.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6346 16C 205W 3.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6348 28C 235W 2.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6354 18C 205W 3.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N 36C 225W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8352S 32C 205W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V 36C 195W 2. 1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8352Y 32C 205W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8358 32C 250W 2.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8358P 32C 240W 2.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8360Y 36C 250W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 38C 270W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q 38C 270W 2.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 40C 270W 2.3GHz Processor

January 4, 2021

• Correction: 6208U processor has no UPI links.

October 13, 2020

• Added additional third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed «Cooper Lake»):
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6330H 24C 150W 2.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H 8C 190W 3.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H 24C 225W 3.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8360HL 24C 225W 3.0GHz Processor

August 25, 2020

• Added new second-generation processor:
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5218N 16C 110W 2. 3GHz Processor

June 22, 2020

• Added new third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed «Cooper Lake»):
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5318H 18C 150W 2.5GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5320H 20C 150W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6328H 16C 165W 2.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6328HL 16C 165W 2.8GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6348H 24C 165W 2.3GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8353H 18C 150W 2.5GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8354H 18C 205W 3.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8376H 28C 205W 2.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL 28C 205W 2.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8380H 28C 250W 2.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8380HL 28C 250W 2.9GHz Processor
• New server support attribute so that you can search on the server name to find supported processors (eg search «sr650 gold»)
• Renamed part number attributes

May 18, 2020

• Updated all SPECcpu data for the SR650 from SPEC CPU2017 results page

May 12, 2020

• Added full processor descriptions

April 16, 2020

• The 6256 processor is not supported on the SR630

April 2, 2020

• Corrected the L3 cache for the 6252N processor

February 25, 2020

• New Intel Xeon processors added:
  • Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R 8C 85W 1. 9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4210R 10C 100W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4210T 10C 95W 2.3GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4214R 12C 100W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Silver 4215R 8C 130W 3.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5218R 20C 125W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 5220R 24C 150W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6208U 16C 150W 2.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6226R 16C 150W 2.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6230R 26C 150W 2.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6238R 28C 165W 2.2GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6240R 24C 165W 2.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6242R 20C 205W 3.1GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6246R 16C 205W 3.4GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6248R 24C 205W 3.0GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6250 8C 185W 3.9GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6256 12C 205W 3.6GHz Processor
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6258R 28C 205W 2. 7GHz Processor

January 24, 2020

• Added attribute: L3 cache per core

January 23, 2020

• Added SPECcpu metrics for most processors models:
  • SPECcpu SPECspeed2017_int_base
  • SPECcpu SPECspeed2017_fp_base
  • SPECcpu SPECrate2017_int_base
  • SPECcpu SPECrate2017_fp_base

January 15, 2020

• Added all first-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors
• Removed 6212U and 5218N processors — not offered by Intel

January 7, 2020

• Added ThinkSystem SR850P

First published: November 16, 2019

Intel Xeon processor E3-1270L v4 overview

Description

Specifications

Release year	2015
Segment	for desktop computers
Socket	Socket LGA 1150
Number of cores	4
Number of threads	8
Base frequency	3000MHz
Turbo Core	3600MHz
L1/L2/L3 cache	256Kb/1Mb/6Mb
Unlocked multiplier	yes
Architecture (core)	Broadwell
Process	14nm
Integrated video core	—
Max. memory frequency	DDR3 1866Mhz
Max. memory size	32Gb
TDP	45W
Max. temperature	72C
Windows 11 support	no

Supported instructions: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4 (SSE4.1 + SSE4.2), AES, AVX, F16C, EM64T, NX, VT, Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost 2.0
Supported operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10 x86-x64, Linux x86-x64

Intel Xeon E3-1270L v4 processor overview

The processor was released in 2015 for motherboards with Socket LGA 1150. The model belongs to the high-performance CPU in the line of the fifth generation of Intel Core processors, has 4 cores / 8 threads with frequencies of 3000- 3600 megahertz and 45W heat dissipation, which will require a gentle cooling system (up to 65W). The Intel Xeon E3-1270L v4 is made according to the 14nm technology standards and carries the Broadwell architecture. At the time of market launch, this processor was considered a high performance server/gaming option. In Intel Xeon E3-1270L v4 games, combined with a graphics card powerful enough for its time (Radeon RX580, GeForce GTX1060), at least 8 gigabytes of RAM, at 1080p(1920 * 1080) and medium-low graphics settings can provide quite good performance (50-60 fps) even in demanding projects like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2. In older games like GTA V and Tomb Raider 2013, Intel Xeon E3- 1270L v4 will give a comfortable number of frames per second (60fps+) at maximum graphics settings. This CPU can easily cope with office tasks, providing comfortable work in standard Windows 7-10 and Office applications, surfing the Internet.

Comparative performance table Intel Xeon E3-1270L v4

This table summarizes the results of tests of the overall performance of the processor in question, the nearest junior and senior models of the line (if any), predecessor and successor (if any), as well as the capabilities closest competitor models:

performance test

Positioning	CPU Model	PassMark
Test piece	Intel Xeon E3-1270L v4	100%
Junior model	Intel Xeon E3-1265L v4	-18. 0%
Older model	Intel Xeon E3-1285L v4	-4.8%
Closest competitor	AMD Ryzen 3 2300X	-1.6%

Test Intel Xeon E3-1270L v4 (the closest analogue of Intel Xeon E3-1271 v3) in games: