Your server stalls when the workload spikes, and you watch critical jobs time out. You need a processor that can keep up without a complete hardware overhaul. HPE offers a solution that fits into your existing Gen10 chassis, delivering more cores and faster boost speeds so your applications stay responsive.
HPE Intel Xeon Gold 5220, LGA 3647 (Socket P), 2.2 GHz, 64-bit, 2nd Generation
The HPE Intel Xeon Gold 5220 is a 2nd-generation 18-core, 2.2 GHz processor built for servers and workstations. It supports 36 threads, 25 MB L3 cache and up to 1 TB DDR4 memory, making it ideal for virtualization, database workloads and high-performance computing.
Benefits
- You get consistent performance during peak demand.
- Your workloads finish faster, reducing total processing time.
- You get HPE-validated reliability for mission-critical apps.
- Energy use stays predictable thanks to 125 W TDP.
- Your server can scale to four sockets if needed.
- Security features protect data without extra software.
Features
- 18 cores, 36 threads.
- Base 2.2 GHz, boost to 3.9 GHz.
- 25 MB L3 cache.
- 14 nm process technology.
- LGA 3647 socket.
- Supports DDR4-2667 memory, up to 1 TB.
- 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes.
- AVX-512, Intel VT-x, VT-d support.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Processor codename |
Cascade Lake |
| Bus type |
UPI |
| Stepping |
L1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
125 W |
| Processor cache type |
L3 |
| Processor cache |
25 MB |
| Processor boost frequency |
3.9 GHz |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Processor threads |
36 |
| 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 |
18 |
| Processor base frequency |
2.2 GHz |
| Processor model |
5220 |
| 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 |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory module included |
Yes |
| Scalability |
4S |
| Supported instruction sets |
AVX-512 |
| 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® vPro™ Platform Eligibility |
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 |
| Intel® Run Sure Technology version |
Y |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) version |
Y |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) version |
Y |
| Number of UPI links |
2 |
| Processor cache |
25 MB |
| Other features |
| Compatibility |
XL1x0r Gen10 |
