Imagine your server slowing down just when you need it most. The HPE Intel Xeon Silver 4208 is a powerful 8-core processor built for demanding workloads. It fits into the LGA 3647 socket and runs at 2.1 GHz with a boost up to 3.2 GHz. If your applications are hitting memory limits or taking too long to finish, this chip gives you the speed and reliability you need to keep business running.
HPE Intel Xeon Silver 4208, LGA 3647 (Socket P), 2.1 GHz, 64-bit, 2nd Generation
This processor solves the problem of insufficient compute power in modern servers. When virtual machines, databases, or analytics tasks compete for CPU cycles, performance drops and costs rise. With 8 cores, 16 threads, and 11 MB of L3 cache, the Xeon Silver 4208 delivers steady throughput while staying within an 85 W TDP. The built-in AVX-512 and Hyper-Threading keep parallel workloads fast, so you can run more services on the same hardware without overheating.
Benefits
- Faster response times for web and database servers, keeping customers happy.
- Ability to run more virtual machines on a single host, lowering hardware costs.
- Energy-efficient 85 W design reduces electricity bills and cooling needs.
- Built-in security features protect data and prevent firmware attacks.
- Support for up to 1 TB DDR4 memory lets large datasets stay in RAM for quick access.
Usages
The Xeon Silver 4208 fits perfectly in rack servers, blade systems, and high-density workstations. Use it to power cloud-hosting platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure, and big-data analytics. It also works well for AI inference, video transcoding, and scientific simulations that need many cores. Because it supports Intel VT-x, VT-d and AVX-512, developers can take advantage of virtualization and vector processing without extra hardware.
Key Features
- 8 physical cores and 16 threads for parallel processing.
- Base frequency 2.1 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo boost.
- 11 MB L3 cache for low-latency data access.
- LGA 3647 (Socket P) compatibility with HPE Gen10 servers.
- 85 W TDP for balanced performance and power use.
- Hexa-channel DDR4-2400 support, up to 1 TB memory.
- 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes for fast I/O expansion.
- AVX-512, AES-NI, and FMA units for accelerated workloads.
- Intel VT-x, VT-d and VT-e for secure virtualization.
- Full 64-bit architecture with Intel SpeedStep and Turbo Boost 2.0.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Processor codename |
Cascade Lake |
| Bus type |
UPI |
| Stepping |
R1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
85 W |
| Processor cache type |
L3 |
| Processor cache |
11 MB |
| Processor boost frequency |
3.2 GHz |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Processor threads |
16 |
| Processor series |
Intel Xeon Silver 4000 Series |
| Component for |
Server/workstation |
| Cooler included |
No |
| Processor lithography |
14 nm |
| Processor socket |
LGA 3647 (Socket P) |
| Processor cores |
8 |
| Processor base frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| Processor model |
4208 |
| Processor generation |
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable |
| Processor family |
Intel Xeon Silver |
| 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 |
1 TB |
| Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card |
No |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Features |
| Embedded options available |
No |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory module included |
No |
| Scalability |
2S |
| 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 |
78 °C |
| Technical details |
| Intel® Run Sure Technology version |
N |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) version |
Y |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) version |
Y |
| Number of UPI links |
2 |
| Processor cache |
11 MB |
| Other features |
| Compatibility |
Apollo 4200 Gen10 |
