INTEL Xeon 5218 2.30GHz CPU
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake), suited to virtualization hosts, storage controllers, and general-purpose compute nodes. It targets resellers and system integrators building or refreshing dual-socket LGA 3647 platforms where balanced core count and memory bandwidth matter. Note that final platform support depends on the motherboard BIOS and chipset revision, so verify compatibility before deployment.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Intel Xeon Gold 5218 |
| Processor Family | 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) |
| Cores / Threads | 16 Cores / 32 Threads (Hyper-Threading enabled) |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.0, workload dependent) |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| TDP | 125 W (verify server cooling capacity) |
| Manufacturing Process | 14 nm |
| Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Memory Support | DDR4-2666 ECC, 6 channels |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | Up to 1 TB per socket (platform dependent) |
| PCI Express Version | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Technology | Yes (Turbo Boost 2.0) |
| Intel AVX-512 Support | Yes (dual FMA units) |
| Virtualization Technologies | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Security Technologies | Intel SGX, AES-NI, Secure Key, OS Guard |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Tcase) | 78°C |
Good to know
- Requires an LGA 3647 motherboard supporting Cascade Lake (Purley platform); firmware/BIOS updates may be needed when mixing with earlier Skylake-generation Xeon Scalable CPUs.
- Within the Gold 5200 series, the 5218 offers a mainstream balance of 16 cores and 125 W TDP — below the higher-core Gold 62xx/82xx tiers but with the same AVX-512 and security feature set.
- For multi-socket builds, confirm both CPUs are the same stepping, and budget for registered DDR4-2666 modules populated across all six channels to realize full memory bandwidth.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake), suited to virtualization hosts, storage controllers, and general-purpose compute nodes. It targets resellers and system integrators building or refreshing dual-socket LGA 3647 platforms where balanced core count and memory bandwidth matter. Note that final platform support depends on the motherboard BIOS and chipset revision, so verify compatibility before deployment.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Intel Xeon Gold 5218 |
| Processor Family | 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) |
| Cores / Threads | 16 Cores / 32 Threads (Hyper-Threading enabled) |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.0, workload dependent) |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| TDP | 125 W (verify server cooling capacity) |
| Manufacturing Process | 14 nm |
| Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Memory Support | DDR4-2666 ECC, 6 channels |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | Up to 1 TB per socket (platform dependent) |
| PCI Express Version | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Technology | Yes (Turbo Boost 2.0) |
| Intel AVX-512 Support | Yes (dual FMA units) |
| Virtualization Technologies | Intel VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Security Technologies | Intel SGX, AES-NI, Secure Key, OS Guard |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Tcase) | 78°C |
Good to know
- Requires an LGA 3647 motherboard supporting Cascade Lake (Purley platform); firmware/BIOS updates may be needed when mixing with earlier Skylake-generation Xeon Scalable CPUs.
- Within the Gold 5200 series, the 5218 offers a mainstream balance of 16 cores and 125 W TDP — below the higher-core Gold 62xx/82xx tiers but with the same AVX-512 and security feature set.
- For multi-socket builds, confirm both CPUs are the same stepping, and budget for registered DDR4-2666 modules populated across all six channels to realize full memory bandwidth.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
