Tired of slow server performance that slows down your projects? The HPE Intel Xeon Gold 5120 processor gives you the power you need to keep critical applications running fast. It is built for servers and workstations that must handle many tasks at once. If you are losing time because your CPU cannot keep up, this processor solves that problem and lets you finish work without delays.
HPE Intel Xeon Gold 5120, LGA 3647 (Socket P), 2.2 GHz, 64-bit, 1st Generation
Many businesses struggle with servers that cannot scale when demand rises. When the CPU stalls, databases lag, virtual machines freeze, and customers notice the slowdown. The Xeon Gold 5120 removes that bottleneck. With 14 cores, 28 threads, and a boost up to 3.2 GHz, it delivers steady performance for heavy workloads. It also supports up to 768 GB of DDR4 memory, so you can grow your data capacity without replacing the whole system.
Usages of HPE
The processor fits perfectly in data-center servers that run virtual machines or cloud services. It is ideal for high-performance computing tasks such as scientific simulations and big-data analytics. Small to midsize businesses can use it in rack servers to host databases, email, and ERP systems. It also works well in edge devices that need reliable processing power for AI inference or video encoding.
Benefits
- Fast response for multiple users at the same time.
- Lower energy use thanks to a 105 W TDP.
- Secure processing with built-in encryption and VT-dx.
- Easy scaling with up to four-socket configurations.
- Long-term reliability from HPE-qualified components.
Key Features
- Skylake architecture, 14 nm process.
- 14 physical cores, 28 threads.
- Base clock 2.2 GHz, boost to 3.2 GHz.
- 19.25 MB L3 cache.
- UPI bus with 2 links.
- 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes.
- Hexa-channel DDR4-2400 support.
- AVX-512, SSE4.2 instruction sets.
- Intel VT-x, VT-d, and Hyper-Threading.
- ECC memory protection.
- Compatible with HPE XL450 Gen10 chassis.
- Intel AES-NI and Trusted Execution Technology.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Processor codename |
Skylake |
| Bus type |
UPI |
| Stepping |
M0 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
105 W |
| Processor cache type |
L3 |
| Processor cache |
19.25 MB |
| Processor boost frequency |
3.2 GHz |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Processor threads |
28 |
| Processor series |
Intel Xeon Gold 5000 Series |
| Component for |
Server/workstation |
| Cooler included |
No |
| Processor lithography |
14 nm |
| Processor socket |
LGA 3647 (Socket P) |
| Processor cores |
14 |
| Processor base frequency |
2.2 GHz |
| Processor model |
5120 |
| Processor generation |
1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable |
| Processor family |
Intel® Xeon® Gold |
| Memory |
| ECC |
Yes |
| Memory channels |
Hexa-channel |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor |
2400 MHz |
| Memory types supported by processor |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
768 GB |
| Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card |
No |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Features |
| Embedded options available |
No |
| Scalability |
4S |
| Supported instruction sets |
AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2 |
| PCI Express slots version |
3.0 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes |
48 |
| Market segment |
Server |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Yes |
| Processor special features |
| AVX-512 Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) units |
1 |
| Intel 64 |
Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI |
Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
Yes |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready |
No |
| Intel® Run Sure Technology |
Yes |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) |
Yes |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility |
Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) |
Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) |
Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) |
Yes |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology |
Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
2.0 |
| Operational conditions |
| Tcase |
81 °C |
| Technical details |
| Number of UPI links |
2 |
| Processor cache |
19.25 MB |
| Other features |
| Compatibility |
XL450 Gen10 |
