INTEL Xeon 5218R 2.10GHz CPU

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R is a 20-core / 40-thread processor from the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable family (Cascade Lake), positioned in the Gold tier for mainstream enterprise deployments. It suits buyers building or refreshing two-socket servers for virtualization, database, and general compute workloads. Note that it uses the FCLGA3647 socket, so platform and motherboard compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.

Key specifications (table)

Parameter	Specification
Product Family	2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake)
Processor Model	Intel Xeon Gold 5218R
Cores / Threads	20 / 40
Base Frequency	2.10 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	4.00 GHz
L3 Cache	27.5 MB
Lithography	14 nm
Socket	FCLGA3647 (LGA 3647) — platform dependent
TDP	125 W — verify chassis cooling capacity
Memory Support	DDR4, 6-channel
Max Memory Capacity	Platform dependent (commonly up to ~1 TB per socket)
Instruction Set	64-bit
Instruction Extensions	AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel DL Boost (where applicable)
Virtualization Technologies	Intel VT-x, VT-d
RAS Support	ECC memory, reliability & availability features
PCIe Support	Platform dependent
UPI Links	Up to 2
Target Usage	Enterprise servers, virtualization, database workloads

Good to know

• Requires an LGA 3647 socket motherboard with Cascade Lake-compatible BIOS/firmware; verify your platform supports this stepping before purchase, as 1st-gen Skylake boards may need updates.
• Within the Gold family, the 5218R offers a higher core count and R-series clock uplift over non-R counterparts like the 5218, at the cost of the higher 125 W TDP — a typical trade-off for dense virtualization hosts.
• Buying tip: confirm ECC DDR4 memory population (ideally all six channels) to realize full memory bandwidth, and confirm 2-socket UPI topology if scaling out.

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