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Intel Xeon Platinum 9221
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9221
Summary
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 represented a significant step for demanding server environments when it was introduced. Manufactured in 14 nm and based on the Cascade Lake architecture, it delivered reliable performance. Its design enabled efficient processing of complex workloads. A key factor here is the high number of computing cores, ideal for parallelized tasks.
The generous 72 MB Level 3 cache contributes significantly to fast data access. The considerable memory bandwidth of 281 GB/s is also a major plus. It effectively supports applications that require a lot of data flow. We believe the Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 still shows its strengths in many areas today.
The support for PCIe 3.0 provided a solid foundation for expansions at the time. For organizations that rely on proven technology, it remains a reliable choice. This processor was designed for maximum reliability and sustained performance.
The generous 72 MB Level 3 cache contributes significantly to fast data access. The considerable memory bandwidth of 281 GB/s is also a major plus. It effectively supports applications that require a lot of data flow. We believe the Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 still shows its strengths in many areas today.
The support for PCIe 3.0 provided a solid foundation for expansions at the time. For organizations that rely on proven technology, it remains a reliable choice. This processor was designed for maximum reliability and sustained performance.
- High core count
- Large L3 cache
- High memory bandwidth
- Robust reliability
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Specifications
At a glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Intel Xeon Platinum (89) |
| CPU group | Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake |
| Technology | 14 nm |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Generation | 2 |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ |
| Core architecture | normal |
| Cores: | 32x |
| Frequency: | 2.30 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.70 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (32 Cores): | 2.50 GHz |
| L2-Cache | |
| L3-Cache | 71.50 MB |
| Overclocking | No |
Memory & PCIe
| Memory type | Memory bandwidth |
|---|---|
| DDR4-2933 | 281.4 GB/s |
| Property | Value |
| Max. Memory | |
| Memory channels | 12 |
| ECC | ✓ |
| PCIe | 3.0 x 48 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal Management
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 250 W |
| TDP (PL2) | |
| TDP up | |
| TDP down | |
| T. junction max. |
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Release date | Q3/2019 |
| Release price | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet |
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