Intel Xeon Platinum 8256

Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256, a processor based on the Cascade Lake architecture, was specifically designed for use in demanding server environments and professional workstations. We note that it has established itself as a very reliable component to this day. The production using the proven 14 nm process enabled an excellent balance between computing power and energy efficiency at the time.

This makes it a solid choice for continuous operation. With its generous 17 MB L3 cache, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 can quickly provide data. This is crucial for the smooth execution of complex applications. A maximum memory bandwidth of 141 GB/s effectively supports data-intensive workloads, which is beneficial for server tasks.

In addition, the integrated PCIe 3.0 connectivity offers sufficient scope for a variety of expansion cards. The processor delivers stable computing power, which is still of great value for many enterprise applications. It is a proven solution when it comes to stability and long-term availability.
  • Reliability and stable computing power
  • Balanced performance and efficiency (14 nm)
  • Efficient data processing through cache and memory bandwidth
  • Versatile expansion options via PCIe 3.0

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
368 cb
Intel Pentium Gold G6500T
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
367 cb
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
366 cb
Intel Core i3-8100
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
364 cb
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
361 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon Platinum (89)
CPU groupIntel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21)
ArchitectureCascade Lake
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 3647
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.90 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache16.50 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2933
140.7 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory1024 GB
Memory channels6
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 48
PCIe Bandwidth47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP105 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release dateQ2/2019
Release price7010 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
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