Tired of slow server response when your business needs speed? The HPE Intel Xeon Gold 5218 processor gives you the power to run demanding workloads without lag. It fits into HPE servers and works for data centers, virtualization, and high-performance computing. If your applications are hitting bottlenecks, this chip can clear them, letting you keep customers happy and revenue flowing. When your customers wait, they may turn to competitors, so speed becomes a competitive edge. This processor also lowers power costs by delivering more work per watt.
HPE Intel Xeon Gold 5218, LGA 3647 (Socket P), 2.3 GHz, 64-bit, 2nd Generation
Many businesses struggle with servers that cannot keep up with growing data and user traffic. When a server slows down, transactions fail, and staff waste time waiting for results. The HPE Intel Xeon Gold 5218 solves this by delivering 16 cores, 32 threads, and a boost up to 3.9 GHz, so you get consistent performance even under heavy load. Its 125 W design fits standard racks, making the upgrade simple and cost-effective. The processor also includes Intel Trusted Execution Technology, which helps keep your data safe from tampering.
Usages of HPE
You can install this processor in HPE ProLiant servers for virtual machines that host multiple operating systems. It works well for database servers that need fast query response, such as MySQL or Oracle. The chip also powers AI inference workloads that use Intel Deep Learning Boost, and it handles large-scale analytics in Hadoop or Spark clusters. It is also ideal for edge computing devices that need reliable performance in a compact form factor. In short, any workload that requires high core count and fast memory bandwidth benefits from this CPU.
Benefits
- High core count lets you run many virtual machines on one server.
- Fast boost frequency reduces processing time for critical applications.
- 22 MB L3 cache improves data access speed for database queries.
- Supports up to 1 TB DDR4 memory, giving room for large data sets.
- Built-in security features protect workloads from firmware attacks.
Key Features
- 16 cores and 32 threads for parallel processing.
- Base clock 2.3 GHz with boost up to 3.9 GHz.
- 125 W TDP fits standard server power budgets.
- LGA 3647 socket compatible with HPE Gen10 platforms.
- 22 MB shared L3 cache for low latency.
- Hexa-channel DDR4-2667 support up to 1 TB.
- AVX-512, AVX2, and SSE4.2 instruction sets.
- Intel VT-x, VT-d and Hyper-Threading for virtualization.
- Intel Deep Learning Boost for AI inference.
- 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes for high-speed I/O.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Processor codename |
Cascade Lake |
| Bus type |
UPI |
| Stepping |
B1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
125 W |
| Processor cache type |
L3 |
| Processor cache |
22 MB |
| Processor boost frequency |
3.9 GHz |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Processor threads |
32 |
| 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 |
16 |
| Processor base frequency |
2.3 GHz |
| Processor model |
5218 |
| Processor generation |
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable |
| Processor family |
Intel® Xeon® Gold |
| Memory |
| ECC |
Yes |
| Memory channels |
Hexa-channel |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor |
2667 MHz |
| Memory types supported by processor |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
1 TB |
| 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® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU |
Yes |
| Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory Supported |
Yes |
| Intel® Resource Director Technology (Intel® RDT) |
Yes |
| Intel® Run Sure Technology |
Yes |
| Intel® Speed Select Technology - Base Frequency (Intel® SST-BF) |
No |
| Intel® Speed Select technology - Performance Profile (Intel® SST-PP) |
No |
| 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 |
87 °C |
| Technical details |
| Number of UPI links |
2 |
| Processor cache |
22 MB |
| Other features |
| Compatibility |
BL460C GEN10 |
