Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is a 4 core processor. It can handle 8 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q2/2019. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is based on the 2. generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 3647.
| Name: | Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 |
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| Family: | Intel Xeon Platinum (89) |
| CPU group: | Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) |
| Architecture: | Cascade Lake |
| Segment: | Desktop / Server |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The 4 CPU cores of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 clock with 3.80 GHz (3.90 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 8 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 3.80 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.90 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | 3.90 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 supports up to 1024 GB memory in up to 6 (Hexa Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR4-2933 | 140.7 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 1024 GB |
| Memory channels: | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
| ECC: | Yes |
| PCIe: | 3.0 x 48 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementWith the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has a TDP of 105 W. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 105 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has a 16.50 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.
| Technology: | 14 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 3647 |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 16.50 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Release date: | Q2/2019 |
| Release price: | 7010 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
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